Technical Project Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton

San Antonio, TX

Full Time

Senior

135k-216k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Peraton's Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nation's security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics, sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges. The company operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, serving as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supporting every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering oversight for cyber systems across initiation, development, deployment, sustainment, and retirement phases.
Ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering deliverables in alignment with lifecycle frameworks such as ISO/IEC 15288.
Serve as primary liaison with government and mission stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure alignment.
Provide advisory support for technical decision-making and program direction to senior leadership.
Develop, review, and refine engineering documentation, technical specifications, and lifecycle work products.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, and sustainment for coherent program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, Master's degree with 10 years of experience, PhD with 7 years of experience.
US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI.
Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 802 requirements, including holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs for managing cyber-related IT projects, resources, schedules, and stakeholder communications.
Demonstrated experience as a senior technical engineer on complex cyber or systems engineering programs.
Proficiency in lifecycle engineering methodologies such as ISO/IEC 15288 or similar frameworks.
Experience preparing and reviewing high-integrity technical deliverables and documentation.
Proven ability to collaborate with government stakeholders in technical problem-solving.

Nice to Have

Prior work experience supporting USAF or DoD cyber or engineering missions.
Familiarity with sustainment planning, logistics integration, or lifecycle support models.
Experience with performance monitoring tools or technical metrics in cyber environments.
Knowledge of logistics or sustainment processes specific to cyber systems support.

Qualifications

Educational qualifications as specified in requirements (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).

Benefits & Perks

Target salary range of $135,000 - $216,000 based on experience and other factors.

Working at 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. They deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect the nation and allies, operating at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains. The company values solving daunting challenges and supporting national security through innovative solutions.

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