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Responsibilities

As a Senior Space Systems Engineer, you will assist the Chief Systems Engineer, as well as lead small teams in planning, deployment, integration, test, and configuration management of space domain awareness software tools. As a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of systems engineering, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in imaginative and practical ways; have extensive expertise as a journey-level professional; and perform work without appreciable direction. This role will support our Intelligence Community (IC) customer.

At the heart of national security, we've been embedded into this cutting-edge program for nearly a decade. You will be working in a rewarding, mission focused environment, cutting edge software design, development, and deployment, contributing to the protection and defense of national space assets. Your efforts will fundamentally change what Space Domain Awareness and Mission Protection means for our Nation.

Skyfire is a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Indications and Warning (I&W) system. Its purpose is to establish a repository of resident space objects (RSOs), find RSOs of interest, and provide data to ground operators. Located in Chantilly, VA, the Skyfire team uses sensor modeling, and systems engineering expertise to deliver this world-class SDA I&W system. This position requires a minimum of an active TS clearance.

What you’ll do:

Assist in developing systems engineering processes for the planning, deployment, integration and test, configuration management of satellite ground station systems
Evaluate proposed architecture and engineering design changes to a prototype system
Effectively collaborate and drive communication with colleagues across teams
Create briefings for Program Status Reviews including Course of Action decision briefs
Represents the organization in developing solutions to difficult technical problems
Provides input and status to the program integrated master schedule (IMS) and assumes responsibility for program tasks
Exercises sound judgement to avoid erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure or resources.
Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical problems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Ph.D. with 7 years experience. Additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree will be considered.
Must have eight (7+) years of related experience as a systems or software engineer
This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
Familiarity with cloud architectures, such as AWS and OpenStack
Self-starter with ability to work independently and with stakeholders
Experience developing and supporting system integration processes such as Configuration Management, Software Release Management, Patch Management, Change Management

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree (or the equivalent) in a technical field
Two (2+) years of experience in the Intelligence Community with systems engineering focus
One (1+) year of experience in software or hardware integration
Defensive space control, such as space operations and/or mission protection experience

Benefits:

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.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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

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What You Should Know About Senior Space Systems Engineer, Peraton

Are you passionate about space and looking for your next challenge? Join Peraton as a Senior Space Systems Engineer, where you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the vital work of space domain awareness in Chantilly, VA. In this dynamic role, you'll assist the Chief Systems Engineer and lead small teams in planning, deployment, integration, and testing of innovative software tools that play a crucial role in national security. You'll engage in a collaborative environment, innovating solutions for complex technical challenges while ensuring the safeguarding of our nation’s space assets. With your extensive experience in systems engineering, you'll help evaluate architectural changes, conduct thorough briefings, and manage a program’s integrated master schedule. Your hands-on contributions will support the enhancement of the Skyfire system, which establishes a repository of resident space objects to assist ground operators. By joining Peraton, you'll not only develop your skills further but also be part of a mission-focused team that has a significant impact on national defense and the intelligence community. If you're a self-starter with a top-secret clearance and a strong background in systems or software engineering, we want to hear from you. Working here means you're part of a next-generation security company, driving missions that protect our country and allies. What are you waiting for? Let’s explore this incredible journey together!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Space Systems Engineer at Peraton?

As a Senior Space Systems Engineer at Peraton, your primary responsibilities include planning, deploying, integrating, and testing space domain awareness software tools. You will assist in developing systems engineering processes and collaboration across teams while evaluating design changes to prototype systems. Additionally, you will create detailed program status briefings and represent the organization in addressing complex technical problems.