Lead Systems Engineer

Peraton is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.

This position supports Peratons federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative.

This program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications development of new cloud-native solutions and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization.

As a Lead Systems Engineer at Peraton you will drive end-to-end systems engineering execution across a large-scale federal modernization program.

You will operate between architecture and deliveryensuring that system designs are translated into working integrated and scalable solutions. You will lead engineering efforts across multiple teams coordinating system integration requirements alignment and technical execution.

Location: Suitland MD (Hybrid)

• Provide technical leadership across systems engineering efforts within the DTAM program
• Translate architectural designs into actionable engineering plans and execution
• Define and manage system requirements interfaces and integration points
• Lead system integration across applications data platforms and cloud environments
• Ensure systems meet performance scalability reliability and security requirements
• Identify and resolve technical risks dependencies and integration challenges
• Support modernization efforts by engineering transitions from legacy to cloud native systems
• Collaborate with architects developers data engineers and program leadership to ensure alignment
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices enabling automation testing and continuous delivery
• Participate in stakeholder discussions providing technical insight and decision support
• Mentor engineering teams and enforce systems engineering best practices

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 16 years of experience or an Associates degree and 18 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 20 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• 15 years of experience in systems engineering integration or technical leadership roles
• Proven experience supporting large-scale complex IT systems or modernization programs
• Strong experience with systems engineering principles including requirements integration and validation
• Experience integrating complex systems across applications data platforms and infrastructure
• Experience working in cloud-based environments and modern distributed systems
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and system engineering within CI/CD environments
• Ability to manage system complexity across multiple teams and technical domains

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (AWS Azure or Google Cloud)
• Agile certifications (Scrum SAFe or similar)
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• Experience supporting large-scale federal programs
• Experience with large-scale data systems or real-time processing environments

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.