External Job Posting Title Technical Project Lead

Peraton; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking a Technical Project Lead for the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This onsite role will manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects to deliver advanced capabilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or higher in engineering/science, with at least 7 years in engineering and 3 years leading complex programs. Active TS clearance and US citizenship are required to support national security work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in engineering, physics or related discipline with at least 7 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a project lead role technically managing cost, schedule and performance of R&D engineering projects.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Technically manage cost, schedule and performance of R&D engineering projects.
• Onsite program leadership at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (5 days a week).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

US Citizenship

EO/IR/EW knowledge

R&D program management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering/science

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

We are searching for a Technical Project Lead for our Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will be onsite, 5 days a week. Primary responsibility will be to technically manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects.

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Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics or other related discipline plus at least 7 years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project lead role technically managing cost, schedule and performance of R&D engineering projects
• Position requires an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
• US Citizenship
• Should have robust knowledge/experience of EO/IR technologies , RF technologies or Electronic Warfare (EW)technologies
• Experience with military system RDT&E processes and organizations

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Ideal candidate would be EW SME with Army project leader experience
• Prior DOD civilian project leader or military project/product manager.

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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.