Space Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a KPMO Space Systems Engineer to provide advanced engineering across the system lifecycle for GEOINT in CAPs and SAPs within NSG/DoD/IC contexts.

The role requires multidisciplinary integration, requirements engineering, T&E, and secure architecture work in highly classified environments, with onsite expectations in Springfield, VA.

Qualifications

• STEM master’s with 18+ years or STEM PhD with 10+ years in engineering, physics, math.
• Experience with IPS or integrating SSA applications.
• Experience with space threat assessment technology.
• Experience dealing with data at multiple classifications and integrating these concepts.
• Experience with space information needs.
• Experience with space environment enterprise (orbital, ground, comms, protections).
• Experience with physics models used in space.
• Experience with space object measurement and identification.
• Experience supporting NRO/SAO or AF SPO offices.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering support across the system lifecycle for GEOINT.
• Apply multidisciplinary approaches to development, integration, and sustainment of space-based capabilities within CAPs and SAPs.
• Engage in requirements engineering, solutions development, systems reliability, services deployment, R&D, and T&E.
• Maintain secure architectures for highly classified environments.

Skills

IPS experience

SSA applications

space threat assessment

multi-classification data

space information needs

space environment enterprise

physics models

space object measurement

NRO/SAO AF SPO

SCI polygraph readiness

Education

STEM Master’s +18 years experience

STEM PhD +10 years experience

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The KPMO Space Systems Engineer provides advanced engineering support across all phases of the system lifecycle to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). This role applies to a multi-disciplinary approach to the development, integration, and sustainment of space-based capabilities within Controlled Access Programs (CAPs) and Special Access Programs (SAPs) across the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) and the Department of Defense/Intelligence Community (DoD/IC).

The engineer will engage in activities including requirements engineering, solutions development, systems reliability and resiliency, services deployment, research and development (R&D), systems integration, test and evaluation (T&E), and maintainability analysis. A deep understanding of secure architectures and the ability to operate effectively within highly classified environments is essential.

Security and Program Access Requirements:

• Must be willing to sign additional Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Must provide proof of Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) status for participation in KPMO programs

Location: This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, Virginia. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

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Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications:

• STEM Master's and 18 years of experience, or STEM PhD and 10 years of experience in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics
• Experience with Integrated Protection Strategy (IPS) or integrating SSA applications
• Experience with space threat assessment technology
• Experience dealing with data at multiple classification levels and integrating these concepts
• Experience with space information needs
• Experience with the space environment enterprise including orbital, ground, communications, and protections that can be applied to these factors
• Experience with physics models and their use in the space environment
• Experience with space object measurement and identification
• Experience supporting offices such as NRO/SAO or AF SPO
• Experience with MBSE processes and toolsTS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.