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.
Are you ready to tackle complex technical challenges that directly support national security and intelligence missions?
We’re looking for a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to play a key role in delivering mission-critical GEOINT capabilities across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other partner Federal Agencies.
In this role, you’ll support the entire systems engineering lifecycle—from requirements analysis and architecture design to testing, integration, and sustainment. Your contributions will ensure GEOINT systems are reliable, resilient, and aligned with evolving mission needs.
Perform systems engineering tasks across all phases:
Requirements analysis
Solution and service architecture
Scheduling and integration
Reliability and resiliency engineering
Testing, evaluation, and maintainability
Analyze and trace user and system requirements to architecture and design components
Review and recommend improvements to cloud services, workflows, and scheduling systems
Design technical solutions based on emerging technologies and mission needs
Mentor junior engineers and support skills development in systems engineering
Translate mission and customer needs into capability requirements and solution designs
Support system integration efforts and ensure seamless implementation
Contribute to:
Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
Courses of Action (CoAs)
Trade studies and engineering assessments
Assist with strategic planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design
Work at the forefront of national security and intelligence missions
Collaborate with a high-impact, multidisciplinary team
Engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to real-world solutions
Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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, or Management Information Systems
OR six (6) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in government or industry in one or more of the following areas:
DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition Processes
Requirements development processes
PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
Systems engineering of large, complex System of Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud environments
Active TS/SCI clearance
OR the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass a polygraph
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including related tools, languages, and methodologies
Familiarity with Software Development Frameworks
Working knowledge of one or more of the following domains:
Photogrammetry
Remote sensing
Image science
Information sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geomatics
Related geospatial fields
INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification
Documented work experience in the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) field
Membership or active participation in professional organizations such as:
ACSM (American Congress on Surveying and Mapping)
ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)
OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium)
SAREM (Society for American Remote Earth Monitoring)
USGIF (United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation)
Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG (National System for Geospatial-Intelligence), ASG (Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence), and NRO (National Reconnaissance Office) enterprises
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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.
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