About Peraton
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 world’s 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Improves sustainment efforts for new enhancements and capabilities while maintaining operational applications and their authority to operate. Program supports research, development, testing, and evaluation based on customer requirements and agile processes, while assisting with intelligence missions and global integration efforts.
About The Role
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- 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.
Preferred Experience:
- 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.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Details
Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 individual’s 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.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
