(Mid-Sr level) Systems Engineer / Missile Defense with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Ready to make an impact and be a part of our Nation's defense? We are seeking a senior level Systems Engineer to support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The System Engineer will work with the on-site team to ensure maintenance and sustainment activities associated with MDA Systems are met. In this role you will support the Eastern/Western Range Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) Contract. The successful candidate will understand current MDA needs and work with USG program management to modernize and develop future systems. The System Engineer helps to identify requirements and define project activities, engineer and present designs, and implement system solutions. As a System Engineer you will be involved in maintaining and organizing work efforts to maintain existing systems, work with configuration management to coordinate and capture changes, ensure designs meet cyber requirements, and communicate to program leadership task status. By joining our team your efforts will directly support our Nations missile defense system communications that are employed on behalf of our client and USG. The System Engineer will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
Reporting to Program Management at VSFB, as well as other contractor personnel who support contract activities.
Developing a deep understanding of MDA capabilities.
Task Planning and Coordinating team activities
Evaluating resources to meet and recommend immediate solutions to requirement changes.
Working with Chief Engineer and Program Lead to provide and develop engineering designs
Supporting Cost Estimates (ROMS), Bill of Materials BOMS, Basis of Estimates (BOE's), and Request for Proposal (RFPs)
Coordinating system test plans and management of documentation
Managing and facilitating meetings to support project development
Monitoring the health, safety, and well-being of your team and the site to ensure OSHA compliant work environment.
Proactively support program additional duty responsibilities, as needed
Proactively ensure the completion of Peraton, Site, and/or Government directed training and tasks within the specified timelines.Qualifications REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience: 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 7 years with AS degree; In lieu of degree, 9 years of related experience may be considered.
System Engineering expertise and experience necessary to work directly with our MDA Government customer
Working knowledge of Engineering Drawings and Standards
Strong skills using engineering drawing tools and standards (Visio).
Expertise in with compliance to building and electrical industry standards
Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of IP Camera Surveillance Systems, Access and Entry Control devices, Voice over IP systems, Telemetry Systems, Facility modifications to include power, cabling, and building modifications, and analog communications system technologies.
Experience with Launch Range and Test System (LTRS), and MDA Test Programs.
Practitioner of Systems Engineering Principles (INCOSE Certified)
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Strong and Proven Communication skills
Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. 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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