Sr. Technical Project Engineer

Peraton


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 135000 - 216000
Posted on: 7 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

We are hiring a Sr. Technical Project Engineer. This person will be local to Huntsville AL with Army IAMD MOSA software modernization systems engineering and program execution experience and work onsite. This person would provide technical oversight task tracking engineering coordination and execution support across modernization activities.

The role is intended for someone operating at a Senior Systems Engineering level who is able to work directly with Government prime contractor subcontractor engineering and program leadership.

What youll do:

The Sr. Technical Project Engineer will support task execution technical coordination and delivery oversight for modernization efforts in Huntsville. The role will help translate Government priorities into executable engineering tasks track progress across teams identify technical and programmatic risks and support delivery alignment across MOSA DevSecOps CI/CD virtual testbed software integration and fielding-related activities.

This person should be able to operate independently engage senior stakeholders understand complex technical baselines and provide clear status risks recommendations and action tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide senior-level technical oversight across modernization tasks engineering activities and delivery priorities.
  • Track task execution action items risks blockers dependencies and technical decisions across teams.
  • Support coordination between Government prime subcontractor and industry partners.
  • Help align software modernization MOSA architecture CI/CD DevSecOps and virtual testbed activities to program objectives.
  • Review technical plans white papers architectures schedules and engineering artifacts for quality feasibility and alignment.
  • Support technical baseline management requirements traceability integration planning and verification planning.
  • Identify execution risks early and provide recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare senior-level briefings status updates decision packages and technical summaries.
  • Support industry engagement technical interchange meetings design reviews and integration planning sessions.
  • Provide hands-on leadership to help move work from concept to executable tasking and measurable progress.

Qualifications

What youll need:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. In lieu of degree 16 years of applicable experience will be acceptable.
  • Experience in systems engineering software engineering defense modernization C5ISR IAMD missile defense or complex DoD integration programs.
  • Prior senior technical leadership role such as Chief Engineer Chief Architect Engineering Manager Technical Director Lead Systems Engineer or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with Army Missile Defense Agency PEO Missiles and Space IFMC IBCS or related integrated air and missile defense programs.
  • Strong understanding of complex DoD software-intensive systems technical baselines integration environments and system-of-systems engineering.
  • Experience working with Government customers prime contractors subcontractors and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Ability to work locally in Huntsville AL with regular in-person engagement as required.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct IBCS IFMC Army IAMD or C2/BMC2 experience.
  • Experience with MOSA open architecture modular software design and hardware/software decoupling.
  • Experience with DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines containerized environments GitLab Kubernetes/OpenShift automated test and software factory concepts.
  • Familiarity with virtual testbeds digital engineering model-based systems engineering simulation and integration lab environments.
  • Experience with requirements management interface control verification planning test readiness and technical reviews
  • Experience supporting OTA RFI/RFP capture proposal or technical volume development.
  • Familiarity with Agile execution Jira/ADO backlog management sprint planning and engineering business rhythms.
  • Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks AI-enabled program management tools or AI/ML integration in DoD systems is a plus.
  • INCOSE PMP Agile ITIL cybersecurity or cloud certifications are a plus.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$135000 - $216000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

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