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Senior Director, Systems Engineering Solutions

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Belcamp, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
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 peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Responsible for the development of compliant, differentiating, compelling, and executable solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements. Articulates solution in proposal response with emphasis on scoring to win based on proposal evaluation criteria. Solutions are developed under the direction of the Lead Solution Architect (LSA). LSAs are responsible for leading the Solution Team using the Solution Development Methodology; directing all engineering efforts to develop solution artifacts; and articulating strengths and discriminators consistent with the win strategy and responsive to evaluation criteria.

Qualifications

Peraton is hiring a Sr. Director, Systems Engineering to support our Defense Sector.

The Senior Director, Systems Engineering, will lead and support the development and execution of integrated solution packages aligned with the organization's three Defense pillars, ensuring strategic alignment, technical excellence, and mission-focused outcomes. They will work closely with Sector Leadership to help drive growth and innovation across the sector. Reporting directly to the Sector CTO, this role will be an intregal piece of the team, in tying technology to the overal strategy and growth of the sector now and in to the future.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead development of core solution packages that can be customized, tailored and differentiated for specific captures.
  • Develop processes that allow visibility and prioritization of efforts and tasks across the CTO group
  • Lead activities to answer corporate CTO tasks and support activities
  • Lead cross-sector CTO collaboration and information sharing

Required Education/experience:

  • 18 years of experience, may have management experience
  • Masters Degree in Sysytems Engineering or similar discipline
  • Experience/understanding of Defense/Dow industry
  • Experience working witin Digital Transformation
  • Top Secret of higher clearance

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $176,000 - $282,000

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