Sr. Systems Engineering SME / Space Communications Systems

Peraton

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Greenbelt, MD (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.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with subject matter expertise for a future project to support the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract for our NASA customer based in Greenbelt, MD (GSFC). This position will allow for 100% telework, with travel to the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD and other NASA locations, as needed.

As prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of NASA's worldwide satellite communication networks. Join the SENSE team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art satellite communications systems and technologies. In this position, you will become part of NASA's return to the moon, support new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be an integral part of a world class team that ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements.

This position will provide systems engineering duties, in support of NASA ground station development, including the following:
  • Serve as a Subject matter expert for systems engineering supporting the PM and CSE.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering-related documentation including:
    • Operations Concept documents
    • Requirements documents with traceability
    • Specifications
    • System and subsystem design documents
    • Interface Control Documents
    • Validation & Verification Plans
  • Prepare for and conduct milestone reviews.
  • Plan and execute end-to-end systems integration.
  • Perform analysis, design, and development of ground systems.
  • Lead and perform trade studies and assessments.
  • Interfacing with customers, external partners, and internal partners.

Qualifications

Required Experience:
  • Education/Experience - degree required in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related technical discipline and relative experience as follows: Minimum of 16 years' experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years' experience with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years' experience with Ph.D.
  • Experience as a systems engineer/architect on complex development programs.
  • Knowledge of established systems engineering processes and best practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the MS Office Suite of tools, which includes experience creating and using large, complex, technical MS Excel spreadsheets and databases
  • Prior experience coordinating and directing the work of peers.
  • Prior experience with planning and scheduling of project milestones.
  • Prior experience working with NASA programs and projects.
  • Security clearance: the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires a US citizenship.

Desired Experience:
  • An active Secret clearance.
  • Ability to work under challenging timelines with ambiguity.
  • Independent, highly organized, ability to execute related and unrelated tasks in parallel, takes initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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