Role Overview
Peraton is hiring a Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer. This is a full-time role in Maryland. Part of Peraton's Security hiring. The posted range is $104k to $166k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 6 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
- Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
XXProposal
We are seeking a Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a government customer. This role entails supporting a DoD customer and communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives. You will be responsible for the technical integrity, quality and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the process areas defined in ISO/IEC 15288; including, but not limited to, the following:
- Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288
- Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
- Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
- Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
- Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design.
- Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
- Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture
- Assists with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer position at Peraton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Peraton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer position at Peraton located?
This position is based in Maryland. Peraton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer role at Peraton pay?
Peraton has posted a compensation range of $104k to $166k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Junior Mid-Level Systems Engineer role at Peraton posted?
This role was posted on April 14, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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