Senior SETA: Systems Engineer & Technical Oversight - TS/SCI

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in McLean seeks a Senior SETA to provide technical oversight and program management for vendors delivering complex solutions. The role requires sound systems engineering, assessment of vendor designs, and recommendations to improve mission success.

You will participate in TEMs, develop system requirements and SOWs, and assist with reviews (PDR/CDR). A TS/SCI clearance is required; travel is sporadic.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline with 8 years of experience, or a master's with 6 years of experience.
• Prior experience supporting in a customer-facing Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration capacity.
• 5+ years of experience supporting the design and development of complex systems.
• 5+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in systems engineering, systems development, and engineering design.
• 5+ years of experience with strategic technical development efforts for complex systems.
• Strong engineering background in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or similar engineering fields.
• Desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects.
• Self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments.
• Experience with Systems Integration work (writing technical requirements, evaluating design documentation, developing system flow charts, etc.).
• Motivated self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and communications skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical oversight and program management of vendors developing technical solutions.
• Utilize sound systems engineering to support design, development, and deployment of technical solutions.
• Provide technical assessments and determine viability of vendor approaches.
• Support TEMs with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet desired outcomes.
• Provide independent assessment of feasibility and design approaches.
• Develop strategies, plans, and procedures to test systems and evaluate requirements.
• Prepare and maintain SOWs, SRSs, ICDs, CONOPs, RFCs, and Test Plans.
• Attend and support CIR, PDR, CDR, and other reviews; document results and compile comments.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Strong systems engineering background

Program management experience

Technical oversight

Vendor assessment experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter initiative

Excellent written/spoken communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/related technical discipline

Master's degree in engineering/science (preferred)

Job description

Peraton in McLean seeks a Senior SETA to provide technical oversight and program management for vendors delivering complex solutions. The role requires sound systems engineering, assessment of vendor designs, and recommendations to improve mission success.

You will participate in TEMs, develop system requirements and SOWs, and assist with reviews (PDR/CDR). A TS/SCI clearance is required; travel is sporadic.