Sensor Operations Planning Systems Engineer

Peraton is hiring a Sensor Operations Planning Systems Engineer to support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community.

As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will directly support the planning and management of sensor and data orchestration operations across the customer’s enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Planning & Management

  • Support synchronization of collection operations, accesses, sensors, and data.

  • Facilitate current and crisis operations response planning.

  • Aid in optimizing resources against operational priorities.

  • Ensure adherence to organizational processes that meet critical information needs and requirements.

• Knowledge Management

  • Draft and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOP) documents.

  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Capture and document lessons learned.

• Communication & Representation

  • Provide clear operational status updates and planning options.

  • Communicate effectively with leaders, stakeholders, and partners.

  • Represent the organization within the Intelligence Community and to leadership.

• Relationship Building

  • Build and strengthen day-to-day relationships with critical partners.

  • Collaborate across the customer’s enterprise and Intelligence Community to enable successful operations.

• Risk Analysis & Compliance

  • Help the customer understand risks associated with targeting strategies, technologies, and collection platforms.

  • Develop effective risk mitigation strategies.

  • Identify relevant operational authorities and ensure compliance with intelligence oversight requirements.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Integration

  • Work across software, hardware, and operational disciplines.

  • Integrate diverse technical solutions to support mission success.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline with a minimum of 20 years of general systems engineering experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline with a minimum of 18 years of general systems engineering experience

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 24 years of general systems engineering experience

Technical Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of Mid-Point SIGINT systems and their employment strategies

• Strong understanding of the customer’s operational requirements processes

• Knowledge of collection system design and deployment of antenna systems in operational environments

• RF Signal Processing knowledge

• Familiarity with current and advanced technologies

• Experience with Security and Countermeasures

• Ability to write and communicate effectively; creative and organized approach

Operational Expertise

• Background in Strategic SIGINT Intelligence Operations

  • Collection, analysis, and exploitation of signals using specialized platforms and aircraft

  • Previous military and/or combat zone experience strongly preferred

• Experience with strategic-level operational planning, advisory, and management

• Demonstrated ability to navigate multiple demand signals under resource and schedule constraints

• Preferably former Chief Operating Officer (COO) or similar leadership-level experience

Other Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph 

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.

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