External Job Posting Title SR Systems Engineer- SATCOM

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 25 days annually

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton in Arlington, VA is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to support mission‑planning and systems engineering artifacts across a multi‑system environment. You'll shape requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification methods with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE practices, Agile development, and collaboration with software, data, AI/ML teams. An active TS/SCI clearance is required; 25 days PTO and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in systems engineering or 12+ with CS/CE/Cloud Computing degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Lead requirements, architecture, interfaces, and planning activities.
• Experience developing and interpreting ICDs and cross‑system interfaces.
• Experience with the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate with software, AI/ML, data, MBSE, verification and integration teams.
• Experience in ground‑system or mission‑system environments.

Responsibilities

• Refine mission‑level specifications with the system integrator and engineering teams.
• Develop requirements, architectures, use cases, technical analyses, interface definitions, and roadmaps.
• Define component‑level requirements derived from operational needs and priorities.
• Lead or support generation and implementation of ICDs.
• Create requirement‑verification artifacts for mission‑planning and component specs.
• Work with data, AI/ML, software, and systems‑engineering teams to integrate data sources and model inputs/outputs.
• Identify risks, dependencies, integration challenges, and capability gaps.
• Ensure SE efforts align with MBSE practices and program objectives.
• Support engineering activities related to ground systems and Agile workflows.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Architecture definition

Interface specification

Technical planning

Agile lifecycle

Cross-functional teams

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is delivering advanced mission planning, digital engineering, and command‑and‑control capabilities supporting the U.S. Government’s space communications enterprise. Our team uses modern MBSE practices to translate mission needs into precise, traceable, and verifiable technical requirements across a complex, multi‑system environment.

As a SR Systems Engineer, you will support the technical planning, development, and integration of mission‑planning and systems‑engineering artifacts that advance program goals and operational outcomes. You will help shape requirements, architectures, interface definitions, and engineering products that ensure system capabilities are aligned, traceable, and technically sound across the broader system landscape. In this role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute to disciplined engineering processes, and ensure solutions remain consistent with program objectives and stakeholder priorities.

What you’ll do:

• Provide feedback and refinement for mission‑level specifications in coordination with the system integrator and engineering teams.
• Support development of requirements, architectures, use cases, technical analyses, interface definitions, and system‑level roadmaps.
• Define component‑level requirements derived from operational needs, system behaviors, and stakeholder priorities.
• Lead or support generation and implementation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Contribute to the creation of requirement‑verification artifacts for mission‑planning and component specifications.
• Work with data, AI/ML, software, and systems‑engineering teams to integrate required data sources, model inputs, outputs, assumptions, and validation methods.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, integration challenges, sequencing concerns, and capability gaps across system‑engineering activities.
• Ensure systems‑engineering efforts remain aligned with program objectives, MBSE practices, CTO advanced analytics initiatives, and stakeholder needs.
• Support engineering activities related to ground systems and Agile‑based development workflows.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 14+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or related field and 12+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR a master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or related field and 10+ years of experience in a systems engineering related field; OR a Ph.D. and 7+ years of experience. Additional four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• This position requires the candidate possess an active TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
• Ability to lead systems‑engineering activities such as requirements development, architecture definition, interface specification, and technical planning.
• Ability to develop and interpret complex Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and support cross‑system interface integration.
• Ability to evaluate and address system‑level risks, dependencies, and integration challenges in multi‑component or distributed systems environments.
• Ability to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams including software, AI/ML, data, MBSE, verification, and integration engineering.
• Experience supporting systems‑engineering activities for ground‑system or mission‑system environments.
• Direct experience with an Agile software development lifecycle

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering tools or practices.
• Experience working in multi‑contractor or third‑party integration and test environments.
• Experience supporting Agile development workflows.
• Ability to prepare and present technical designs and recommendations to engineering stakeholders.

Benefits:

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 participatein 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 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.