Junior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Are you ready to apply your early-career engineering experience to a mission-critical national defense program? Want to work with some of the most advanced tools in the industry to help protect the country from global threats?

Peraton is seeking a Junior Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) with 2+ years of experience to support a newly awarded, high-visibility initiative. This program will establish a unified MBSE architecture across U.S. Intelligence Centers to accelerate weapons system analysis and enhance Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capabilities.

Join a cross-agency national team supporting:

• MSIC (Redstone Arsenal, AL)
• NGIC (Charlottesville, VA)

Your Role: Learn, Contribute, and Grow

As a Junior MBSE Engineer, you will:

• Develop and maintain model-based system architectures using SysML and DoDAF
• Assist in modeling foreign missile systems and Command & Control (C2) structures in support of national defense analysis
• Collaborate with senior engineers and government stakeholders to deliver high-quality modeling products
• Participate in on-site and remote support to multiple IC organizations
• Contribute to technical documentation, data traceability, and systems integration
• Grow your skills in MBSE tools and methodologies through hands-on mission work

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR 0+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; an additional 4 years can be substituted in lieu of degree
• TS/SCI clearance or TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
• Foundational understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and modeling frameworks
• Familiarity with ITASE (Integrated Threat Analysis and Simulation Environment)
• Exposure to SysML and/or DoDAF-compliant modeling practices
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to support efforts across multiple government sites and collaborate with diverse technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using tools such as:
• Cameo Systems Modeler, Teamwork Cloud, Simulink, MATLAB, STK, Jira, Confluence
• Experience supporting DoD or IC customers
• Interest in missile systems, C2 architecture, or defense technology

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 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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. 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 individual’s 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

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