Peraton
Systems Engineer
Job Locations
US-VA-Chantilly | US-VA-Springfield
Requisition ID
2025-159630
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Are you ready to make an impact on national security by solving complex systems engineering challenges? We're seeking a
Mid-Level Systems Engineer
to support the
National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) ,
Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and partner Federal Agencies. In this role, you'll contribute to the full systems engineering lifecycle to help deliver timely, accurate, and mission-critical GEOINT capabilities. What You'll Do
As a key member of the engineering team, you will: Lead and support all phases of the
systems engineering lifecycle , including: Requirements analysis and traceability
Solution architecture and systems integration
Scheduling and service development
Reliability and resiliency engineering
Testing, evaluation, and maintainability
Analyze user needs, workflows, and system architectures to enhance system performance, automation, and cloud service capabilities
Develop and design technical solutions based on evolving requirements and emerging technologies
Mentor junior engineers in technical processes and best practices
Support the Government in translating mission needs into system and capability requirements
Assist in allocating requirements across system architecture components and programs
Contribute to
systems integration
and interoperability efforts
Support trade studies and decision-making activities, including: Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
Courses of Action (CoAs)
Engineering Assessments
Assist in strategic planning and project execution, including: Technical planning
Performance engineering
Risk management
Interface design
Why This Role Matters
Your work will ensure that GEOINT capabilities remain: Reliable
in dynamic mission environments
Resilient
to disruption
Responsive
to evolving national security needs
You won't just support the mission-you'll help shape its future. Qualifications
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. Required Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in: Systems Engineering
OR related technical/scientific fields such as: Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
Operations Research
Engineering Management
Computer Science
Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Other STEM-related disciplines
OR
9 years of Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in government or industry in one or more of the following areas: DoD/Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition Processes
Requirements development processes
PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
Systems engineering for large, complex
System of Systems (SoS)
or
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud
environments
Security Clearance
Active
TS/SCI
clearance OR
ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
Desired QualificationsTechnical Skills
Working knowledge of: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
processes, tools, and languages
Software Development Frameworks
Familiarity with geospatial-related technical areas, including: Photogrammetry
Remote sensing
Image science
Information sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geomatics
Related geospatial fields
Certifications & Professional Involvement
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
Mission Knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of the current: NSG
- National System for Geospatial-Intelligence
ASG
- Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence
NRO
- National Reconnaissance Office enterprise
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
$104,000 - $166,000. 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.
Job Locations
US-VA-Chantilly | US-VA-Springfield
Requisition ID
2025-159630
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Are you ready to make an impact on national security by solving complex systems engineering challenges? We're seeking a
Mid-Level Systems Engineer
to support the
National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) ,
Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and partner Federal Agencies. In this role, you'll contribute to the full systems engineering lifecycle to help deliver timely, accurate, and mission-critical GEOINT capabilities. What You'll Do
As a key member of the engineering team, you will: Lead and support all phases of the
systems engineering lifecycle , including: Requirements analysis and traceability
Solution architecture and systems integration
Scheduling and service development
Reliability and resiliency engineering
Testing, evaluation, and maintainability
Analyze user needs, workflows, and system architectures to enhance system performance, automation, and cloud service capabilities
Develop and design technical solutions based on evolving requirements and emerging technologies
Mentor junior engineers in technical processes and best practices
Support the Government in translating mission needs into system and capability requirements
Assist in allocating requirements across system architecture components and programs
Contribute to
systems integration
and interoperability efforts
Support trade studies and decision-making activities, including: Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
Courses of Action (CoAs)
Engineering Assessments
Assist in strategic planning and project execution, including: Technical planning
Performance engineering
Risk management
Interface design
Why This Role Matters
Your work will ensure that GEOINT capabilities remain: Reliable
in dynamic mission environments
Resilient
to disruption
Responsive
to evolving national security needs
You won't just support the mission-you'll help shape its future. Qualifications
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. Required Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in: Systems Engineering
OR related technical/scientific fields such as: Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
Operations Research
Engineering Management
Computer Science
Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Other STEM-related disciplines
OR
9 years of Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in government or industry in one or more of the following areas: DoD/Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition Processes
Requirements development processes
PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
Systems engineering for large, complex
System of Systems (SoS)
or
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud
environments
Security Clearance
Active
TS/SCI
clearance OR
ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
Desired QualificationsTechnical Skills
Working knowledge of: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
processes, tools, and languages
Software Development Frameworks
Familiarity with geospatial-related technical areas, including: Photogrammetry
Remote sensing
Image science
Information sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geomatics
Related geospatial fields
Certifications & Professional Involvement
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
Mission Knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of the current: NSG
- National System for Geospatial-Intelligence
ASG
- Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence
NRO
- National Reconnaissance Office enterprise
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
$104,000 - $166,000. 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.