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Junior Systems Engineer

2026-171285

CAtegory:

Engineering

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Location:

Chantilly
,
Virginia
/
Springfield
,
VA

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
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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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview
Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.
About The Role

Start your systems engineering career at the heart of national security. As a Junior Systems Engineer, you'll support the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies — working alongside experienced engineers across requirements, solutions design, integration, and test & evaluation to help deliver timely, accurate GEOINT.

What You'll Do

  • Support Mid-level engineers and government stakeholders across requirements engineering, solutions design, integration, and test & evaluation
  • Assist with requirements traceability and architecture analysis, helping identify ways to improve systems, workflows, and cloud capabilities
  • Contribute to solutions design based on requirements analysis and emerging technology
  • Help translate mission and customer needs into systems and capability requirements
  • Support requirements allocation across architecture components and programs
  • Assist with systems integration activities
  • Contribute to Analyses of Alternatives, Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments
  • Support strategic technical planning, risk management, and interface design

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA

 

 * THIS IS A PIPELINE REQUISTION - ALL POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON UPCOMING PROPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES/CONTRACT AWARDS * 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience: +4 years without a degree, +2 years with a non-STEM degree)
  • 0–6 years of systems engineering experience in government or industry
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance pass a polygraph 
  • Willingness to work at a customer facility

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and languages
  • Familiarity with software development frameworks
  • Exposure to geospatial intelligence work
  • NGA, NSG/ASG, IC, or DoD program experience
Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s own.

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