Senior Systems Engineer

Peraton is seeking a highly skilledSystems Engineerto design implement and enhance technical solutions supporting mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional expertise in system engineering methodologies data science toolkits and development processes. This role requires a hands-on collaborative approach to partner with stakeholders analyze complex systems and develop innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable technical systems and processes to meet mission-specific objectives.
• Leverage expertise in Apache Hadoop SAS and Tableau to preprocess and analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of schedules and data processing workflows.
• Develop data pipelines and algorithms to automate system integrations and visualizations.
• Utilize programming languages like Python R C and SQL to develop functional systems and tools for data analysis and integration.
• Use advanced visualization platforms such as Tableau PowerBI Grafana or Kibana to provide real-time insights to mission owners.
• Perform system engineering life cycle processes including requirements analysis documentation algorithm development and process automation.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in an area relevant to the position with 8 years of relevant experience or Masters degree in an area relevant to the position with 6 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• ActiveTS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis visualization tools and statistical systems.
• Proficiency in programming (Python R C SQL) and data science platforms.
• Familiarity with IT/cloud computing and system workflows.
• Ability to identify risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies while streamlining engineering lifecycles.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community technical systems and standards.
• Hands-on understanding of development methodologies including Agile SAFe or similar.
• Knowledge of Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes with organizations like the NRO.

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 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 to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.