Junior-Level Systems Engineer

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days PTO

bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Junior-Level Systems Engineer to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a DoD customer at Fort Meade, MD. You will ensure technical integrity and timely delivery across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas and related documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with four years of systems engineering experience (or higher degrees substituted) and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
• A Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline may substitute for one year of experience.
• A PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline may substitute for three years of experience.
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with ISO/IEC 15288.
• Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
• Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design.
• Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - DoDAF, SOA.
• Assists with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Junior-Level Systems Engineer to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a government customer. This role entails supporting a DoD customer and communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives. You will be responsible for the technical integrity, quality and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the process areas defined in ISO/IEC 15288; including, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288


• Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.


• Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.


• Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.


• Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design.


• Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.


• Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture


• Assists with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components #MDFSP #AJCM

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of systems engineering experience. A PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of systems engineering experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 8 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.


• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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


• eligible to participate in 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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.