Senior Systems Engineer – NAS & Radar Integration

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and analyze complex defense/aerospace systems. You will contribute across the full lifecycle from requirements through verification and validation, supporting critical national airspace modernization programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare technical docs, and participate in system-level reviews to ensure performance and reliability in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with full lifecycle systems engineering (requirements, design, integration, V&V).
• Experience performing trade studies and system analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end systems engineering across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Drive development of concepts, architectures, trade studies, and system analyses to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved and requirements are met.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations communicating findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to trade studies and analyses under mentorship of senior engineers.
• Participate in system-level reviews and provide hands-on support for integration and testing activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Development

Trade Studies

System Architecture

V&V

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

SysML

DOORS

CAMEO

System Modeling Tools

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and analyze complex defense/aerospace systems. You will contribute across the full lifecycle from requirements through verification and validation, supporting critical national airspace modernization programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare technical docs, and participate in system-level reviews to ensure performance and reliability in mission-critical environments.