Technical Project Lead

peraton· Project Management
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📍 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

 

We are searching for a Technical Project Lead for our Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will be onsite, 5 days a week. Primary responsibility will be to technically manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects. 

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Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics or other related discipline plus at least 7 years of engineering experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project lead role technically managing cost, schedule and performance of R&D engineering projects
  • Position requires an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
  • US Citizenship
  • Should have robust knowledge/experience of EO/IR technologies , RF technologies or  Electronic Warfare (EW)  technologies
  • Experience with military system RDT&E processes and organizations

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Ideal candidate would be EW SME with Army project leader experience   
  • Prior DOD civilian project leader or military project/product manager.

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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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

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

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Where is the Technical Project Lead position at peraton located?
This Technical Project Lead role at peraton is based in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Technical Project Lead role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Technical Project Lead role in the Project Management department at peraton.
Which team or department does the Technical Project Lead at peraton belong to?
This Technical Project Lead position is part of the Project Management department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Technical Project Lead job at peraton posted?
This Technical Project Lead position at peraton was posted on Mar 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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