Mission Engineer & Integrator

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.

Responsibilities

Mission Engineer and Integrator provides technical and operational expertise and support for technical operations planning and execution. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Support the deployment of operational technology systems and equipment, including participation in overseas deployments as directed by the sponsor;
• Write or contribute to operational correspondence and operational approval processes in various formats and venues;
• Monitor in-coming operational correspondence and identify action items for response
• Assist Sponsor personnel conducting risk management and governance responsibilities in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements; 
• Leverage your professional network across organizational boundaries to streamline problem-solving
• Analyze situational conditions and constraints to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet operational requirements; 
• Support the generation of, and updates to, concepts of operations; 
• Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment; 
• Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning, assessment, and approvals; 
• Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution; 
• Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades; 
• Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies; 
• Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems; 
• Review all-source reporting on assigned portfolios to produce counterintelligence guidance on inherent or known risks and mitigations surrounding the use of technology; 
• Perform technical security and risk assessments to identify points of vulnerability and operational security risks, and recommend risk mitigation strategies;
• Validate and verify operational and technical requirements

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygragh level clearance
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Customer-specific experience
• Significant background supporting technical operations
• Desired: experience with commercial drone technology

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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