Peraton
Senior-level GEOINT Systems Engineer
Job Locations
US-VA-Springfield | US-VA-Chantilly
Requisition ID
2025-160581
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a
Senior-level GEOINT Systems Engineer
to support the
National Enterprise Engineering (NEE)
contract. In this role, you will provide critical technical leadership and guidance across complex geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems. You will help ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and reliable GEOINT capabilities across the
National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) ,
Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and partner Federal Agencies. As a senior technical expert, you'll lead and mentor system engineering teams through all phases of the engineering lifecycle-driving innovation, ensuring system resiliency, and shaping the future of GEOINT capabilities in support of mission success. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers in performing requirements engineering, solutions development, integration, testing, and system sustainment across NSG, ASG, and Federal mission partners.
Guide the planning and traceability of user requirements, architectures, and workflows to optimize system performance and identify opportunities for automation or improvement. Direct the design and development of technical solutions based on mission requirements and emerging technologies. Collaborate with Government stakeholders to capture and translate mission and customer needs into actionable system and capability requirements. Support system-level analyses and allocation of requirements to architecture components and executing programs. Assist with systems integration, performance engineering, and risk management activities across multiple acquisition programs. Conduct
Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) ,
Courses of Action (CoAs) , trade studies, and detailed engineering assessments to inform decision-making. Provide strategic technical planning and interface design guidance to ensure seamless integration of systems, services, and processes across organizational and agency boundaries.
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. Minimum Qualifications (Required)Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in
Systems Engineering
or a related technical/scientific field such as: Engineering (any discipline)
Physics
Mathematics
Operations Research
Engineering Management
Computer Science
Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Other related STEM degree programs
OR
12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Professional Experience
Minimum
12 years of senior-level
experience in government or industry roles related to: DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
Requirements Development Processes
PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
Systems Engineering of large, complex Systems of Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud environments
Technical Skills
Strong understanding and hands-on experience with the
systems engineering lifecycle
Security Clearance
Active
TS/SCI clearance
or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully complete a polygraph examination
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)Education
Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field as listed above
Certifications & Licenses
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Technical Expertise
Working knowledge of: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
tools, processes, and languages
Software Development Frameworks
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Photogrammetry
Remote Sensing
Image Science
Information Sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geomatics
Other related geospatial intelligence disciplines
Industry Experience
Documented experience in the
Geospatial Intelligence
field
Demonstrated knowledge of current
NSG (National System for Geospatial-Intelligence) ,
ASG (Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence) , and
NRO (National Reconnaissance Office)
enterprises
Professional Affiliations
Active membership or leadership roles in any of the following organizations: American Congress on Surveying and Mapping ( ACSM )
American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE )
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing ( ASPRS )
Open Geospatial Consortium ( OGC )
Society of American Military Engineers ( SAME )
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation ( USGIF )
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
$146,000 - $234,000. 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-Springfield | US-VA-Chantilly
Requisition ID
2025-160581
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a
Senior-level GEOINT Systems Engineer
to support the
National Enterprise Engineering (NEE)
contract. In this role, you will provide critical technical leadership and guidance across complex geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems. You will help ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and reliable GEOINT capabilities across the
National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) ,
Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and partner Federal Agencies. As a senior technical expert, you'll lead and mentor system engineering teams through all phases of the engineering lifecycle-driving innovation, ensuring system resiliency, and shaping the future of GEOINT capabilities in support of mission success. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers in performing requirements engineering, solutions development, integration, testing, and system sustainment across NSG, ASG, and Federal mission partners.
Guide the planning and traceability of user requirements, architectures, and workflows to optimize system performance and identify opportunities for automation or improvement. Direct the design and development of technical solutions based on mission requirements and emerging technologies. Collaborate with Government stakeholders to capture and translate mission and customer needs into actionable system and capability requirements. Support system-level analyses and allocation of requirements to architecture components and executing programs. Assist with systems integration, performance engineering, and risk management activities across multiple acquisition programs. Conduct
Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) ,
Courses of Action (CoAs) , trade studies, and detailed engineering assessments to inform decision-making. Provide strategic technical planning and interface design guidance to ensure seamless integration of systems, services, and processes across organizational and agency boundaries.
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. Minimum Qualifications (Required)Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in
Systems Engineering
or a related technical/scientific field such as: Engineering (any discipline)
Physics
Mathematics
Operations Research
Engineering Management
Computer Science
Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Other related STEM degree programs
OR
12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Professional Experience
Minimum
12 years of senior-level
experience in government or industry roles related to: DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
Requirements Development Processes
PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
Systems Engineering of large, complex Systems of Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud environments
Technical Skills
Strong understanding and hands-on experience with the
systems engineering lifecycle
Security Clearance
Active
TS/SCI clearance
or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully complete a polygraph examination
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)Education
Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field as listed above
Certifications & Licenses
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Technical Expertise
Working knowledge of: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
tools, processes, and languages
Software Development Frameworks
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Photogrammetry
Remote Sensing
Image Science
Information Sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geomatics
Other related geospatial intelligence disciplines
Industry Experience
Documented experience in the
Geospatial Intelligence
field
Demonstrated knowledge of current
NSG (National System for Geospatial-Intelligence) ,
ASG (Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence) , and
NRO (National Reconnaissance Office)
enterprises
Professional Affiliations
Active membership or leadership roles in any of the following organizations: American Congress on Surveying and Mapping ( ACSM )
American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE )
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing ( ASPRS )
Open Geospatial Consortium ( OGC )
Society of American Military Engineers ( SAME )
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation ( USGIF )
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
$146,000 - $234,000. 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.