Advanced Capabilities Engineer - USSF Programs Lead

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extends 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.

About The Role

Advanced Capabilities Engineer - USSF Programs Lead Within Peraton's Space and Mission Solutions sector, there is an immediate need for a cleared Advanced Capabilities Engineer (ACE) to serve as the primary technical proposal lead for United States Space Force (USSF) opportunities. This is a full-time, on-site position based at Peraton locations in the Reston, Virginia area, with travel to be with proposal teams or engage with programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or 6+ years with MS/MA; or 3+ years with PhD.
• Direct experience supporting USSF or Air Force Space Command programs - you understand USSF's organizational structure, acquisition processes, and mission priorities from having worked within that environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to technical volumes on competitive government proposals - you have owned sections, not just reviewed them.
• Strong systems engineering background - ability to architect solutions, develop concepts of operations, and translate requirements into technical approaches.
• Experience with one or more of the following USSF mission areas: ground systems and command and control, satellite communications, space domain awareness, or launch and range operations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced proposal environments with compressed timelines and evolving requirements.
• Strong written communication skills - ability to write clear, compelling, evaluator-focused technical content.
• An active TS/SCI is required.

Desired Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph is highly desired.
• Experience on specific USSF programs such as Space C2, Protected Tactical Waveform, Advanced Battle Management System, or Space Systems Command ground architecture programs.
• Familiarity with USSF acquisition frameworks including the Space Acquisition System and Space Enterprise Consortium contracting vehicles.
• Understanding of resilient space architecture concepts, proliferated LEO integration, and space domain awareness modernization.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and digital engineering practices.
• INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP) or PMP certification.
• Experience working alongside or in support of a business development or capture team.