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Responsibilities

The KPMO Space Systems Engineer employs a multi-discipline approach to Space, requirements engineering, solutions engineering, reliability, resiliency, services deployment, research & development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across CAP/SAP architectures in the NSG and the DoD/IC to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT. Candidates will be required to sign additional NDAs and provide proof of OCI for performance in the KPMO programs.

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:

Master’s in Engineering and 18 years of experience, or PhD in Engineering 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 related activities such as SOSI, BMC3, or orbital analysis
Experience dealing with data at multiple classification levels and processing data at multiple classification levels
Demonstrated experience with space enterprise information needs
Experience with space environments such as space to ground or threat assessments of space assets
Experience with physics models to include analyzing space weather effects, and threat/damage analysis of space based objects
Experience with space object measurement
Experience with NRO/SAO or AF SPO
Understanding of MBSE processes, tools, and languages
TS/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 based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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

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$190000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Space Systems Engineer, Peraton

If you're passionate about space and technology, the Space Systems Engineer position at Peraton in Springfield might be just the role for you! In this dynamic job, you will take a multi-discipline approach to tackle challenges in space systems. You'll work closely with requirements engineering, solutions engineering, integration, and testing to ensure that we provide timely and reliable GEOINT. This means you’ll have a hand in critical tasks such as research and development, maintainability analysis, and services deployment. Your role will also require working with classified data and understanding the complexities of space environments. Peraton values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including heavily subsidized health coverage, 25 days of PTO per year, and eligibility for a competitive bonus. To qualify, you’ll need either a Master’s degree in Engineering with 18 years of related experience, or a PhD with at least 10 years in technical fields like physics or mathematics. We’re looking for someone who has solid experience with Integrated Protection Strategies and various space-related applications. If you have an understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and can navigate space-related challenges including threat assessments and damage analysis, we’d love to hear from you. At Peraton, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in doing what others cannot, protecting our nation in all domains from land to space.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Space Systems Engineer Role at Peraton

What qualifications do you need to apply for the Space Systems Engineer position at Peraton?

To apply for the Space Systems Engineer role at Peraton, candidates need a Master’s in Engineering along with 18 years of relevant experience or a PhD with a minimum of 10 years in fields like engineering, physics, or mathematics. This position also requires familiarity with Integrated Protection Strategy (IPS) or SSA applications, experience with space environments, and a TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one.