Senior Systems Engineer

Peraton • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to design, implement, and enhance technical solutions supporting mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional expertise in system engineering methodologies, data science toolkits, and development processes. This role requires a hands-on, collaborative approach to partner with stakeholders, analyze complex systems, and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 6+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis, visualization tools, and statistical systems.
• Proficiency in programming (Python, R, C++, SQL) and data science platforms.
• Familiarity with IT/cloud computing and system workflows.
• Ability to identify risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies while streamlining engineering lifecycles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community technical systems and standards.
• Hands-on understanding of development methodologies, including Agile, SAFe, or similar.
• Knowledge of Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes with organizations like the NRO.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable technical systems and processes to meet mission-specific objectives.
• Leverage expertise in Apache, Hadoop, SAS, and Tableau to preprocess and analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of schedules and data processing workflows.
• Develop data pipelines and algorithms to automate system integrations and visualizations.
• Utilize programming languages like Python, R, C++, and SQL to develop functional systems and tools for data analysis and integration.
• Use advanced visualization platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, Grafana, or Kibana to provide real-time insights to mission owners.
• Perform system engineering life cycle processes, including requirements analysis, documentation, algorithm development, and process automation.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior