Senior SETA

Summary

Senior SETA

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

Requisition ID

2026-171257

Position Category

Engineering

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

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

The SETA will assist with technical oversight and program management of vendors developing technical solutions. The SETA will be expected to utilize sound systems engineering skills to support the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions as well as provide recommendations to improve the probability of overall mission success. The SETA will provide technical assessments and determine the viability of technical approaches and designs proposed by vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Support technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with various stakeholders to ensure technical solutions achieve the desired outcome
• Provide independent assessment of technical feasibility and design approach of solutions proposed by vendors
• Provide sound engineering recommendations regarding current and future efforts to enhance overall utility and usability
• Identify and assess technical risks and provide potential mitigation approaches and recommendations
• Support the development and execution of program plans for strategic development efforts
• Develop strategies, plans, and procedures to fully test systems and evaluate their ability to meet requirements
• Support the development of process board documentation and briefing artefacts used to support oversight of efforts by leadership
• Maintain project plans for assigned projects
• Prepare, maintain, and assist with the preparation and maintenance of Statements of Work (SOW), System Requirements Specifications (SRSs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Test Plans, and all other project documents
• Attend and support CIR, PDR, CDR, monthly, and other reviews, document results of meetings, solicit and integrate comments providing recommendations

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or other related technical discipline with 8 years of experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of experience
• Prior experience supporting in a customer facing, Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration capacity
• 5+ years of experience supporting the design and development of complex systems
• 5+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in the general areas of systems engineering, systems development, and engineering design
• 5+ years of experience with strategic technical development efforts for complex systems
• Strong engineering background in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or similar science or engineering education
• Desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects
• Self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments
• Experience with Systems Integration work (writing technical requirements, evaluating design documentation, developing system flow charts, etc.)
• Motivated self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and communications skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Desired:

• Master's degree or higher in an engineering, science, or other related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting the development and deployment of technical solutions

Travel:

• Sporadic non-local CONUS travel expected. Potential OCONUS travel possible

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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

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.

Job Description

Senior SETA

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

Requisition ID

2026-171257

Position Category

Engineering

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

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

The SETA will assist with technical oversight and program management of vendors developing technical solutions. The SETA will be expected to utilize sound systems engineering skills to support the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions as well as provide recommendations to improve the probability of overall mission success. The SETA will provide technical assessments and determine the viability of technical approaches and designs proposed by vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Support technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with various stakeholders to ensure technical solutions achieve the desired outcome
• Provide independent assessment of technical feasibility and design approach of solutions proposed by vendors
• Provide sound engineering recommendations regarding current and future efforts to enhance overall utility and usability
• Identify and assess technical risks and provide potential mitigation approaches and recommendations
• Support the development and execution of program plans for strategic development efforts
• Develop strategies, plans, and procedures to fully test systems and evaluate their ability to meet requirements
• Support the development of process board documentation and briefing artefacts used to support oversight of efforts by leadership
• Maintain project plans for assigned projects
• Prepare, maintain, and assist with the preparation and maintenance of Statements of Work (SOW), System Requirements Specifications (SRSs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Requests for Change (RFCs), Test Plans, and all other project documents
• Attend and support CIR, PDR, CDR, monthly, and other reviews, document results of meetings, solicit and integrate comments providing recommendations

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or other related technical discipline with 8 years of experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of experience
• Prior experience supporting in a customer facing, Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration capacity
• 5+ years of experience supporting the design and development of complex systems
• 5+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in the general areas of systems engineering, systems development, and engineering design
• 5+ years of experience with strategic technical development efforts for complex systems
• Strong engineering background in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or similar science or engineering education
• Desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects
• Self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments
• Experience with Systems Integration work (writing technical requirements, evaluating design documentation, developing system flow charts, etc.)
• Motivated self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and communications skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Desired:

• Master's degree or higher in an engineering, science, or other related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting the development and deployment of technical solutions

Travel:

• Sporadic non-local CONUS travel expected. Potential OCONUS travel possible

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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

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.