MBSE - Systems Engineer (Junior)

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

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking experienced Systems Engineer who will work closely with lead architects and modelers to support requirements management, architecture development, and systems integration for a complex, large-scale defense system.

This role is ideal for engineers with a solid background in systems engineering who are interested in growing into architecture modeling roles, including formal training in DoDAF/UAF and Cameo Enterprise Architect.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze source documents (e.g., CONOPS, ICDs, system specifications) to identify key architectural elements and requirements
• Trace and allocate requirements to architectural elements, ensuring alignment with DoDAF/UAF modeling standards
• Support the development of architecture models by identifying key elements and their relationships for integration into the program architecture
• Participate in requirements management and systems integration activities across multiple program stakeholders
• Train under senior architect modelers to develop modeling skills in DoDAF 2.0.2 and UAF using Cameo Enterprise Architect
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and integration teams to ensure that requirements are clearly understood and accurately represented in the system architecture

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Prior experience in requirements management and systems integration on large, complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to analyze source documents (ICDs, CONOPS, etc.) to identify architectural elements and requirements
• Experience allocating requirements to architectural elements and supporting traceability activities
• Familiarity with DoDAF 2.0.2 and UAF metamodels
• Familiarity with SysML and model-based systems engineering principles
• Active/Current Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting DoD or space/defense systems integration programs
• Exposure to architecture modeling tools (e.g., Cameo Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

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