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SIGINT Systems Engineer

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2027

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a SIGINT Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Fort Meade, MD. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location. As a SIGINT Systems Engineer on our team, you will provide systems engineering principles to various systems throughout the entire systems life cycle phases: concept, development, production, utilization, and support.  You will interact with many Government and development personnel regarding technical considerations for associated problems, issues or conflicts.  Personal communication with peer and decision makers will be required to carry out duties, as well as written documentation. 

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Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 20 years of general systems engineering experience or a high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of general systems engineering experience, or a Master’s degree or PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 years of general systems engineering experience.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of US Armed Forces tactical SIGINT operations, military capabilities, and SIGINT concepts of operation.
  • Position requires frequent travel.
  • Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

 

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Experience in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue and evaluating requirements to determine system suitability.
  • Ability to communicate with Service Cryptologic Offices.
  • Familiarity with Technical SIGINT Operations.
  • Qualified candidates should have experience in the intelligence cycle, information operations, signals intelligence technical expertise, an understanding of the National signals collection system, and familiarity with the varying levels of tactical operations and analysis taking place within the military services.

 

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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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.

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.

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Salary : $176,000 - $282,000

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