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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering (Software & User Experience), Senior Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Information Systems, Dynamical Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Software Tools, Web Pages, Mustache, Information Technology - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18006194?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18006194%2FSystems-Engineering-Software-User-Experience-Senior-Advisor-Ts-Sci-W-Poly-Maryland-Annapolis-Junction ## About the Role * Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Seven (7) years' experience shall have occurred within the past ten (10) years. * Bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. * Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Active TS SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required., * Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working in semi-structured situations, with the ability to identify support gaps and proactively get tasks done. * Experience with Mustache syntax and Javascript. * Experience performing product testing for usability and the process of improving software tools to maximize user experience. * Experience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors. * Experience developing solutions that integrate and extend COTS products. * Experience developing systems performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale programs. * Experience evaluating project needs, determining tasks and durations, and allocating resources. * Experience representing development projects in meetings with external stakeholders. * Experience managing documentation in Confluence. * Experience developing documentation required to support a program's technical issues and training situations. * Experience using Jira in support of Agile development projects. * Knowledge of web page and interface design. * Knowledge of Systems Engineering practices supporting user feedback-driven design, content management and messaging, service marketing, user support, and information brokering. * Experience communicating with technical resources across multiple customer organizations and agencies. * Knowledge of the Analytic and Engagement Applications (AEA) suite of tools ## Description The Outreach & Engagement team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the continued maturation and enhancement of customer user outreach tools. Responsibilities include performing end-to-end systems engineering for software tools that support outreach activities for our customer. 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