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Systems Engineering Manager

Peraton

Chantilly, VA · Posted October 20, 2026

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Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager who will have the following responsibilities:

Manage and supervise up to 10 SETA and SI direct reports supporting various customer operational domains such as: requirements management, governance, project management, readiness, and systems integration

Manage hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and termination of personnel

Guide technical performance and execution of the contractual requirements by direct reports

Develop and administer performance assessments, corporate objectives and financial goals

Fill and execute an individual contributor role on the program providing Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) support to operational organization

Qualifications

Required:

Active TS/SCI with Poly level clearance

Bachelors degree and 12+ years of work experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Direct customer domain experience

Knowledge of specific customer policies, operations and strategic plans within the specific customer domain

Demonstrated experience providing SE&I support to operational focused customers

Desired:

Prior experience in an a diverse capacity across the current portfolio of customers associated with the contract

Previous or current team lead or management responsibility of a team of up to 10 FTEs

Experience providing technical guidance to client organizations managing multiple highly technical projects or operations

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.

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