Cyber Systems Engineering Lead — TS/SCI Clearance

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized benefits

25 days PTO

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex systems, translating user needs into clear system requirements and architectures for government programs.

Applicants should have 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and hands-on experience developing FRDs, defining detailed functional/technical requirements, and applying agile requirements management with traceability and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Experience developing Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and translating business and operational needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for software developers, testers, and project managers.
• Experience defining detailed functional and technical requirements that describe system behavior, data processing, interfaces, workflows, and business objectives.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and requirements management, including requirements elicitation, analysis, decomposition, derivation, traceability, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements specifications.
• Lead systems engineering, design, development, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, evaluate alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership across the integration of requirements, system design, architecture, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, engineering, and other technical documentation.
• Support system development and implementation planning, including the development and assessment of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), system integration plans, and test plans.
• Integrate new capabilities, technologies, and system designs into existing operational environments.
• Interface directly with Government stakeholders on Systems Engineering technical matters, including requirements, issues, risks, and technical challenges.
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of Systems Engineering deliverables and work products.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and conflicts while coordinating solutions across engineering and program teams.
• Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, and project status effectively to program personnel, Government stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive audiences.

Skills

Systems Engineering

FRD Development

Agile

Requirements Elicitation

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex systems, translating user needs into clear system requirements and architectures for government programs.

Applicants should have 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and hands-on experience developing FRDs, defining detailed functional/technical requirements, and applying agile requirements management with traceability and validation.