Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Eligibility for bonus plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer to provide crucial engineering support to a government client. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, ensuring the quality and integrity of deliverables, and engaging in systems engineering activities aligned with ISO/IEC 15288 standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in computer science or engineering, along with significant experience in systems engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of systems engineering experience required.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD customer with systems engineering activities.
• Develop systems engineering documentation and manage requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree or PhD

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Junior Mid-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.
• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Manage 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.
• Assist with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 6 years of systems engineering experience. A Master's degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
• Position requires 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 and eligibility 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

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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