Responsibilities
Ownership of the full engineering lifecycle across SATCOM gateway systems, baseband infrastructure (BIWF), and associated enterprise services.
Ensures interoperability, redundancy, and high availability (≥99.9%) across all systems while guiding modernization efforts and transition to emerging LEO/MEO satellite architectures.
Accountable for cybersecurity engineering and compliance, including RMF accreditation, PPSM, IAVA remediation, STIG implementation, and POA&M management. The Lead Engineer operates with IAM Level III authority and ensures all engineering activities align with DoD security requirements.
Lead configuration management and change control processes, including governance of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) for hardware, firmware, and software updates.
Oversee system upgrades, regression testing, root cause analysis, and lifecycle sustainment across multi-vendor environments.
Drive integration of monitoring and tooling platforms (e.g., Nagios, ScienceLogic SL1), supports development of internal tools, and ensures visibility into system performance and operational health. The role also oversees database environments and provisioning systems supporting SATCOM services (e.g., RUDICS, DTCS, SBD/eSBD).
Evaluation and integration of emerging MSS/LEO technologies (e.g., Starlink, OneWeb), development of technology insertion roadmaps, and support to transition-in activities including system baselining, inventory, and sustainment planning.
The Lead Engineer ensures continuity of BIWF lab operations, supports geographically distributed engineering teams, and maintains documentation including engineering design artifacts, technical analysis reports, and system diagrams
This position is contingent upon award of contract***
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum of Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Contract requires TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, network engineering, software engineering, or systems integration, 10+ years experience with Masters.
10+ years of engineering experience supporting DoD SATCOM, LEO/MEO/GEO systems, or global communications infrastructure
10+ years in senior or lead engineering roles within complex, mission-critical environments
IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+, CISM, or equivalent)
Strong experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs, IAVA, ACAS, HBSS, SCAP, POA&M)
Experience with SATCOM gateway systems and architectures, including Iridium or similar technologies
Experience with configuration management and lifecycle sustainment across OS, firmware, and hardware platforms (Linux, Windows, ESXi, network devices)
Experience with enterprise network infrastructure (Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, etc.)
Experience with monitoring and ITSM tools (Nagios, ScienceLogic SL1/EM7, Remedy)
Experience integrating multi-vendor systems across cloud, SATCOM, and enterprise environments
Experience supporting high-availability systems with strict uptime requirements (≥99.9%)
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field
Prior experience with BIWF or similar gateway architectures (e.g., Ericsson AXE-810, 5ESS, soft switch platforms)
Direct experience with Iridium services (RUDICS, DTCS-GS, SBD/eSBD, IMEI tracking)
Experience with AWS GovCloud or cloud-based architectures
Experience developing or maintaining custom tools (Python, JavaScript, C#, .NET, etc.)
Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL database administration
Familiarity with COMSEC operations (ISM/ISM2, STE, TACLANE, keying procedures)
Experience with orbital/link analysis tools (e.g., STK)
Familiarity with T1/E1 infrastructure and feeder link terminal performance monitoring
Experience evaluating and integrating emerging LEO/MSS technologies
Benefits
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
Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. 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.
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- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
