Senior Capabilities Development Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO

Attractive bonus plan

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Capabilities Development Systems Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland. This full-time role supports national security operations and requires extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly RF engineering, requirements gathering, and TS/SCI clearance. The position offers generous benefits, including 25 days of PTO and participation in a bonus plan, while working closely with key operational strategies for mission success.

Qualifications

• 20 years of systems engineering experience required.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Familiar with enterprise-level architectural artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Support large enterprise-wide engineering contracts.
• Develop operational concepts for mission support.
• Identify access and data gaps and recommend solutions.

Skills

RF engineering

Requirements gathering

Risk analysis

System documentation

NSA infrastructure

Education

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

Master’s degree or PhD (substitutes two years of experience)

High school diploma or GED (plus 24 years experience)

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Capabilities Development Systems Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland. This full-time role supports national security operations and requires extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly RF engineering, requirements gathering, and TS/SCI clearance. The position offers generous benefits, including 25 days of PTO and participation in a bonus plan, while working closely with key operational strategies for mission success.