Careers Peraton.icims.com

Systems Engineer - SATCOM

Arlington, VA, US · Contract

No sponsorship$135k-$216kDetected 1 day ago

TypeScriptMachine LearningSystems EngineeringCommunication

About the role

Identify technical risks, dependencies, integration challenges, sequencing concerns, and capability gaps across system‑engineering activities.
Ensure systems‑engineering efforts remain aligned with program objectives, MBSE practices, CTO advanced analytics initiatives, and stakeholder needs.

Support development of requirements, architectures, use cases, technical analyses, interface definitions, and system‑level roadmaps.
Lead or support generation and implementation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Support engineering activities related to ground systems and Agile‑based development workflows.
As a Systems Engineer, you will support the technical planning, development, and integration of mission‑planning and systems‑engineering artifacts that advance program goals and operational outcomes.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute to disciplined engineering processes, and ensure solutions remain consistent with program objectives and stakeholder priorities.
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.
The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Additional four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
Ability to identify and communicate technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges within multi‑component system environments.
Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field
OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or related field and 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field
OR a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or related field and 6+ years of experience in a systems engineering related field
OR a Ph.D. and 3+ years of experience.
Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering tools or practices.
Experience working in multi‑contractor or third‑party integration and test environments.
Experience supporting Agile development workflows.
Work with data, AI/ML, software, and systems‑engineering teams to integrate required data sources, model inputs, outputs, assumptions, and validation methods.
Ability to prepare and present technical designs and recommendations to engineering stakeholders.

Peraton is delivering advanced mission planning, digital engineering, and command‑and‑control capabilities supporting the U.S. Government's space communications enterprise.
Our team uses modern MBSE practices to translate mission needs into precise, traceable, and verifiable technical requirements across a complex, multi‑system environment.
Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

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