Systems Engineer (Mid)

2026-171161

CAtegory:

Engineering

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Location:

Chantilly
,
Virginia
/
Springfield
,
VA

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
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 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

We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support complex GEOINT systems and capabilities across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG), NRO, and Federal Agencies.

The Systems Engineer will apply a multidisciplinary approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, systems integration, reliability, resiliency, services development, testing and evaluation, maintainability, scheduling, and technical analysis to support the delivery of timely and accurate GEOINT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct systems and requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability, and technical analysis across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency environments.
  • Analyze and trace user requirements, architectures, procedures, and technical problems to identify opportunities to automate or improve existing systems and capabilities.
  • Evaluate cloud service capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to support effective systems and mission solutions.
  • Develop solution designs based on requirements analysis, emerging technologies, and mission needs.
  • Assist the Government in capturing and translating mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements and technical solutions.
  • Support the analysis and allocation of requirements to system architecture components and executing programs.
  • Perform systems integration activities across complex technical environments.
  • Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), trade studies, and engineering assessments.
  • Assist with strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related technical/scientific field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another related STEM discipline.
    • Equivalent experience may be substituted: 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, or 2 additional years of relevant experience with a non-STEM degree.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in government or industry, including experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes, requirements processes, PPBES processes, or systems engineering within large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures.
  • 6+ years of systems engineering experience in government or industry.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, SCI eligibility, or the ability to obtain SCI and successfully complete a polygraph.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises.
  • Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
  • Previous IC or DoD program/project experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, SCI eligibility, or the ability to obtain SCI and successfully complete a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
  • Working knowledge of software development frameworks.
  • INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.
  • Experience supporting geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) programs or missions.
  • Membership or active participation in professional organizations such as:
    • ACSM
    • ASCE
    • ASPRS
    • OGC
    • SAREM
    • USGIF
  • Working knowledge of photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related disciplines.
Details

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.

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.

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

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