Terrestrial SIGINT Systems Engineer
Peraton · Fort Meade, MD, US
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## Terrestrial SIGINT Systems Engineer (Peraton) **Location:** Jessup, MD **Type:** Full-time (1880 hours/year; work performed at a customer location) ### Responsibilities - Support a customer **terrestrial sensors team** for tracking, monitoring, and planning the **deployment, upgrade, and replacement** of Terrestrial SIGINT collection and processing systems. - Capture and document requirements for new/updated systems; coordinate and track sensor projects across the lifecycle (requirements, analysis of alternatives, build-out, deployment/installation, testing, and transition to operations). - Participate in meetings, working groups, integrated product teams, product reviews, and status meetings to monitor engineering plans and deployment of **space and ground processing systems**. - Work with government Systems Engineers to re-engineer existing SIGINT ground architecture to eliminate **collection/processing stovepipes** and replace deprecated systems with solutions supporting **automation, dynamic tasking, multi-access cross-cueing, and orchestration**. - Produce system engineering and technical documentation; develop master schedules; support **V&V** activities. - Provide exercise support as needed to develop and test new capabilities. - Serve as a liaison to monitor project development milestone status. ### Qualifications **Required** - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field **and 15+ years** systems engineering experience; **or** Master’s/PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience; **or** High School Diploma/GED plus **19+ years** systems engineering experience. - Critical knowledge of **National SIGINT** technologies/capabilities and associated system architectural components (space systems, ground stations, ground processing systems). - Knowledge of the national collection requirements prioritization system and associated processes. - Experience with **SIGINT data flows** and how to route specific data sets to SIGINT databases. - Strong **project management** skills. - Understanding of policy constraints for lawful SIGINT operations. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Must have an active **TS/SCI clearance with polygraph**. **Desired** - SIGINT Systems Subject Matter Expert; familiar with end-to-end processes (tasking, collection management/operations, processing, dissemination). - Experience supporting re-engineering efforts focused on automation, multi-access cross-cueing, collaboration, and dynamic collection/processing orchestration. - Experience providing exercise support for system development and testing new concepts/equipment. ### Clearance / Eligibility - Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ### Compensation & Benefits - **Target Salary Range:** **$176,000 – $282,000** (typical range; final offer depends on factors including experience, education, location, and contract considerations). - Benefits include (as applicable): medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, short/long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, **401(k)**, **PTO**, and company-paid holidays. ### Application Notes - Estimated application period: **~30 days** from job posting date (may vary). - On-camera interview and identity verification may be required. - **AI tools are strictly prohibited** during Peraton interviews unless the candidate has prior written authorization.
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