Cyber Systems Engineer, Lead Associate

Peraton; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking a System Engineer to support the design and testing of advanced SIGINT architecture. The role involves end-to-end engineering of interfaces and managing system requirements in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in system engineering and relevant experience, including a TS/SCI clearance. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous PTO and a bonus plan.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage

25 days of PTO accrued annually

Participation in an attractive bonus plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience as a System Engineer required.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and testing of Next Generation SIGINT architecture.
• Define and manage system requirements and verification activities.

Skills

System Engineering

Requirements Analysis

Data Query Development

Network Defense

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

XML/XSD

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a System Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of Next Generation SIGINT architecture. This position focuses on end-to-end engineering of interfaces, both internal and external, and architectural level system engineering activities. Work will include defining and managing system requirements, CONOPs, verification, and validation activities. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a dynamic environment where requirements may change according to customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, with six (6) years of experience as a System Engineer in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity. Four (4) additional years of SE experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience supporting system and software architecture development, requirements analysis, designing complex collection systems, process execution and evaluation, and selection and evaluation of COTS/GOTS tools and test integration.
• Experience with analysis of architectural data flows and interface definition.
• Ability to assess architectural limitations or shortcomings in areas such as scaling, speed, and throughput.
• Ability to develop data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Knowledge of Network Defense mission systems.
• Familiarity with XML/XSD, messaging, and schemas.
• Proficiency with Linux.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits for employees working on this critical National Security program, including heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous cap, and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence across the globe and beyond. As a leading mission capability integrator and enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted solutions to protect our nation and allies. We operate across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, supporting government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. Our employees tackle the most daunting challenges to keep people safe and secure. Visit peraton.com to learn more.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000, based on experience and other factors.

EEO Statement

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.