Systems Engineer; TS​/SCI​/Poly

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Peraton is seeking a motivated, mid‑level Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, delivering mission‑critical satellite operations and ground system support for a government customer. This program provides real‑time on‑orbit support, launch and ascent operations, and End‑of‑Life (EOL) support for multiple national security satellite programs. The team serves as a key operational and engineering interface to the Satellite Control Network (SCN), ensuring mission success across all phases of satellite operations.

Operations are primarily conducted at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, with additional support at other operational locations as required. The program enforces rigorous information assurance standards to protect both unclassified and classified data across all domains.

• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, provide recommendations on project tailoring, participate in and document project activities.
• Perform both technical and non‑technical assessments of requirements and work with functional area personnel to develop design to remediate those requirements.
• Apply knowledge of systems engineering processes, Agile development, and Dev Ops to support operations and sustainment of interconnected networks.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years with MS/MA, 5 years with BS/BA, 7 years with AA/AS, 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with Agile development.
• Ability to provide on‑call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies or mission requirements.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain access to government worksite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Office products.

• Experience in Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in Linux, Windows servers, clients, and Oracle/SQL databases.
• Effective communication and presentation to project and program management, technical managers, and customers.
• Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders from a variety of organizations internally and externally to support requirements development.
• Solid technical foundation in systems engineering processes.
• Experience with systems integration and system/software testing, including virtualized environments.
• Working knowledge of system design and overall integration into an operational environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Windows and Unix environments.
• Security+ or another DoD 8570 approved certification.

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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.

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