Junior Systems Engineer, Space & Missile Warning

Peraton

United States

On-site

USD 86,000 - 138,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support NORAD/NCMC-ITW/AA and NISSC III within the Cheyenne Mountain Complex environment. The role includes requirements analysis, system integration, testing, and sustainment across space, missile warning, and command-and-control systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with less experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 0+ with Master's Degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility required; ability to obtain TS/SCI access

Responsibilities

  • Support systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle including requirements analysis, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities
  • Assist with development and maintenance of engineering documentation, interface definitions, system diagrams, technical baselines, and architecture artifacts
  • Support integration of hardware, software, network, and mission systems within operational environments
  • Participate in troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis, and technical problem resolution efforts
  • Support sustainment engineering and engineering change activities for operational mission systems
  • Coordinate with software developers, cybersecurity personnel, integration teams, and operations personnel to support mission readiness and system reliability
  • Assist with MBSE activities and Agile engineering activities including sprint planning and integration planning
  • Support verification and validation activities, test planning, and operational assessments
  • Assist with risk identification, configuration management, and technical planning activities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for system reliability and maintainability

Skills

TS/SCI clearance
DoD / aerospace experience
System engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Windows OS
Linux OS
MBSE tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support NORAD/NCMC-ITW/AA and NISSC III within the Cheyenne Mountain Complex environment. The role includes requirements analysis, system integration, testing, and sustainment across space, missile warning, and command-and-control systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with less experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

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