Senior RF Systems Engineer — Innovation Lead

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Peraton in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and to assist the customer in defining requirements and roadmaps.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, 5+ years in systems engineering, and experience with RF communications; strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the above services
• Strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Have demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts

Responsibilities

• Product/Capability Investigation: manage deep-dives into new technologies or products for potential capabilities.
• Project management: develop timelines and cost, tracking mechanisms, stakeholder communications.
• Industry Engagement: identify trends and advancements for customer needs.
• Briefing/Reporting preparation: assist customer with assessing, documenting, and tracking future requirements on the Technology Roadmap

Skills

Systems engineering

RF communications

Project management

Technical briefing

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

Ph.D.

Job description

Peraton in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and to assist the customer in defining requirements and roadmaps.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, 5+ years in systems engineering, and experience with RF communications; strong written and verbal communication is essential.