Systems Engineer - DoD AI Program - job 1 of 2

As a Systems Engineer at Peraton in the DoD AI Program, you will be responsible for leading requirements engineering, developing solutions, and integrating systems across various federal entities. Your role will involve analyzing user requirements, providing architectural expertise, and advising on technical solutions to enhance mission effectiveness. You'll also support strategic planning and risk management to ensure the successful implementation of AI capabilities.

Applicants looking to apply for the Systems Engineer position at Peraton should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field, along with at least 18 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have significant expertise in the DoD/IC Acquisition Process, systems engineering lifecycle, and integration methodologies, alongside the necessary security clearance.

Key technical skills for the Systems Engineer role at Peraton include a strong background in systems engineering for complex systems, knowledge of cloud-based technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and experience in geospatial intelligence or related fields are also highly desired to effectively contribute to the DoD AI Program.

Peraton offers a comprehensive benefits package to Systems Engineers in the DoD AI Program. This includes heavily subsidized health coverage for employees and dependents, generous PTO accrual, and eligibility for a bonus plan. Furthermore, working on this vital national security program comes with the satisfaction of contributing to missions that significantly impact the safety and security of the nation.

Career growth for a Systems Engineer at Peraton is promising, particularly in a pioneering program like the DoD AI Program. With opportunities for advanced education and professional certifications, along with a supportive environment for skill enhancement and leadership development, you’ll be well-positioned to advance your career within a dynamic and impactful organization.

In answering this question, you should highlight specific projects where you had the responsibility for systems engineering tasks, focusing on your approach to complexity and integration challenges. Use examples that demonstrate your ability to manage the systems engineering lifecycle effectively.

Share the techniques you find most effective in gathering and defining requirements, such as using user stories, interviews, and stakeholder workshops. Discuss your approach to ensure requirements are clear, complete, and traceable to system objectives.

Discuss your strategies for building relationships and facilitating collaboration among different agencies. Provide examples of situations where you successfully navigated integration challenges, highlighting your communication and negotiation skills.

Detail your experience directly related to AI systems, focusing on specific projects or initiatives you’ve worked on. Discuss how you approached integration challenges and the impact of the AI technologies on mission outcomes.

Explain your methods for maintaining alignment with DoD objectives, such as staying up-to-date with policies and strategies. Mention the importance of collaboration with key stakeholders and regular review processes to meet mission goals.

Use a specific example to show your problem-solving skills. Outline the technical problem, your analysis process, and the solution you proposed. Highlight the results and any feedback received to demonstrate your impact.

Discuss your perspective on the critical role of systems engineering in achieving mission objectives, emphasizing how it contributes to understanding user needs, designing effective solutions, and facilitating successful integration and testing.

Talk about your experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in engineering projects. Detail your approach to creating risk management strategies and how you keep your teams informed of potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide an example of your contributions to a strategic technical planning process, including the methodologies used, the stakeholders involved, and the outcomes. Highlight how your expertise influenced the planning and success of the project.

Share a list of tools and technologies that you regularly use in systems engineering, and explain why they’re effective. Mention tools related to requirements management, modeling, simulation, and any specific technologies relevant to the role.