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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
Engineering - Electrical
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)
About Peraton
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.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Tactical Communications Mission Engineering Lead to support the technical design and implementation of Link 16 tactical data link systems in support of SDA Systems Integration.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED:
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. US Citizen ship is required to obtain a clearance.
Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
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.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Tactical Communications Mission Engineering Lead to support the technical design and implementation of Link 16 tactical data link systems in support of SDA Systems Integration.
- Oversee the planning, integration, testing, and validation of Link 16 systems to ensure operational readiness for mission success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Link 16 systems with other space-based and ground-based systems.
- Provide subject matter expertise on Link 16 systems and their role in tactical communications and data exchange.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including integration plans, test procedures, and design specifications.
- Ensure that all Link 16 systems are compliant with mission requirements, performance standards, and cybersecurity protocols.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the integration and validation testing of Link 16 systems.
- Provides expert TACSATCOM knowledge to support program integration efforts.
- Provides technical expertise on the performance and functionality of tactical satellite communication systems.
- Leads all integration and testing of TACSATCOM systems to ensure they meet mission requirements.
- Collaborates with other engineering teams to ensure the integration of TACSATCOM systems with space-based and ground-based infrastructure.
- Creates and maintains technical documentation, including architecture, system requirements, design specifications, test plans, and integration procedures.
- Performs technical reviews of TACSATCOM system designs to ensure compliance with operational and mission standards, identifies and closes gaps as necessary
- Lead troubleshooting and issue resolution efforts during integration and testing.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math or related discipline.
- 10 years of total professional experience and 5 years of experience in Link 16 tactical data link systems engineering, TACSATCOM systems engineering, IBS systems engineering, and/or space-based RF tactical communications focused on development, integration, and testing.
PREFERRED:
- 10 years of experience in Link 16 tactical data link systems engineering, TACSATCOM systems engineering, IBS systems engineering, and/or space-based RF tactical communications focused on development, integration, and testing.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. US Citizen ship is required to obtain a clearance.
Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
- Paid Time-Off and Holidays
- Retirement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Care
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