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Peraton


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 176000 - 282000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Analyze users requirements concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications on TTO 8.

Analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities.

Guide users in formulating requirements advises alternative approaches and conducts Feasibility studies.

Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements design and technology.

Incorporate new plans designs and systems into ongoing operations.

Develop technical documentation.

Develops system Architecture and system design documentation.

Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans

Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems issues or conflicts.

Assume the ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.

Communicate with other program personnel government overseers and senior executives.

The System Engineer shall have at least the following experience:

Develop comprehensive SOA solutions

Develop operational view technical standards view and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards

Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas

Use validated models simulations and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development

Ensure effective periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system both hardware and software components and associated documentation during the life of the system

Serve as a member of the CCB or ERB

Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost reuse complexity risk system expansion and growth

Develop alternative courses of action workarounds and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones

As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions technology limitations environmental impact and life-cycle costs

Provide technical direction for the development engineering interfacing integration and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation analysis and functional allocation conducting systems requirements

reviews developing concepts of operation and interface standards developing system architectures and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope type and complexity with demonstrated expertise in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts

Bachelors degree in systems engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or a related discipline from an accredited institution; in lieu of a degree an additional five (5) years of relevant

Systems Engineering experience may be substituted

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range
$176000 - $282000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Experience:

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Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.

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