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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is hiring a Systems Engineer - Modeling and Algorithms oversees and works at a high-visibility level on design and digital simulation testing. This position is loacted in Huntsville, AL with a hybrid option.
What you'll do:
- Conducts research in design, testing, and utilization of software and data processing algorithms/high fidelity models used in ASE products
- Works with vendors to understand algorithm design, implementation, and testability
- Provide feedback to vendors on algorithm design and implentation
- Liaison with outside Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on algorithm and product performance
- Able to understand and execute a Digital System Model (DSM) and other simulations
- Understanding of performance requirements and system capabilities
- Supports validation and verification of performance requirements using DSM or other simulation and modeling tools
- Works with test team to validate and understand field data using a DSM and simulations
- Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
- Review vendor algorithm design and deliverables
- Create, maintain, and review Algorithm Description Documentation (ADD)
- Create scripts and tools to automate or assist in testing (e.g., modifications to the DSM or other test tools)
- Understand machine learning (ML) concepts, methodologies, and implementations
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- Education: Minimum of 5years with BS/BA; Minimum of 3 years with MS/MA
- Clearance: Active Secret clearance
- Understand a DSM or simulation creation, execution, and use in system performance modelling
- Have knowledge ML methodologies and implementation
- Be able to work in a dynamic team environment while balancing various priority tasks
- Be fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset
- Understand and be fluent in C, C++, and Python
- Be able to work from the customer facility on a regular basis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have experience working in a DoD acquisition project management office is a plus.
- Software or systems design for DoD systems is a plus
- Have a background in modeling, simulation, algorithm design or test, data science/analysis, or machine learning
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
