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$ 135000 - 216000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to serve as the technical engineering lead and point of contact (POC) for a critical program. The ideal candidate will apply deep expertise in engineering principles to assess requirements develop engineered designs and oversee technical . This role requires strong leadership the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaboration with various stakeholders including government and contractor personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Chief Engineer and primary technical POC for the program.
- Apply engineering principles to assess requirements develop design plans and ensure technical feasibility.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to foster support for program objectives.
- Oversee project efforts to ensure technical remains on schedule and within budget.
- Work with PMO and TPOCs to define technical requirements schedules performance criteria and project kickoff briefings.
- Provide recommendations based on technical assessments and present findings to key decisionmakers.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers as needed.
- Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across technical teams.
- Support the PMO by conducting programmatic and technical evaluations.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years (Ph.D. 10 years (MS/MA) 12 years (BS/BA) or 16 years (without a degree) in a relevant engineering or technical field.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.
- At least 7 years of experience reviewing technical schedule and budgetary aspects of projects.
- At least 7 years of experience developing technical requirements schedules FTE estimates performance criteria CDRL definitions and project kickoff briefings.
Desired Qualifications:
- Expertise in theory of operations performance characteristics vulnerability and employment of foreign weapons systems.
- Experience leading analysis evaluation and assessment of intelligence information on defensive systems and technologies.
- Proven ability to oversee engineering efforts related to radar and missile system design.
- Understanding of the Integrated Technical Evaluation and Analysis of Multiple Sources (ITEAMS) process for threat design analysis.
- Knowledge of Threat Modeling Analysis Program (TMAP) digital models simulations and hardware representations of defensive systems.
Why Join Us
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead critical technical projects influence system designs and support national security efforts. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and thrive in highstakes environments we encourage you to apply.
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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
