Peraton
Systems Engineer - GEOINT
Job Locations
US-VA-Springfield | US-VA-Chantilly
Requisition ID
2025-160789
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a
Systems Engineer
to provide advanced technical leadership and strategic guidance in support of the
National Enterprise Engineering (NEE)
contract. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the development, integration, and sustainment of high-performance
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
systems that serve the
National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) , the
Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and other Federal mission partners. As a engineering authority, you will lead multidisciplinary teams across the full systems engineering lifecycle-driving innovation, ensuring mission resilience, and advancing next-generation GEOINT capabilities that directly support national security objectives. Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid- and junior-level systems engineers throughout the requirements, design, integration, testing, and sustainment phases. Oversee the development and traceability of user requirements, architectures, and operational workflows to enhance performance, automation, and efficiency across enterprise systems.
Architect and evaluate technical solutions that align with mission needs, evolving technologies, and enterprise priorities.
Partner with Government and mission stakeholders to interpret operational needs and translate them into actionable engineering and capability requirements.
Support system architecture development, requirements allocation, and engineering analyses across multiple NSG, ASG, and Federal acquisition programs.
Lead integration, performance optimization, and risk management activities to ensure delivery of resilient and interoperable systems.
Conduct
Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) ,
Courses of Action (CoAs) , trade studies, and technical assessments to guide strategic decision-making.
Provide enterprise-level technical planning, interface control, and design governance to achieve seamless system and data interoperability across agencies and mission environments.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in
Systems Engineering,
technical/scientific field or related STEM degree program
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
2025-160789
Position Category
Engineering
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a
Systems Engineer
to provide advanced technical leadership and strategic guidance in support of the
National Enterprise Engineering (NEE)
contract. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the development, integration, and sustainment of high-performance
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
systems that serve the
National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) , the
Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and other Federal mission partners. As a engineering authority, you will lead multidisciplinary teams across the full systems engineering lifecycle-driving innovation, ensuring mission resilience, and advancing next-generation GEOINT capabilities that directly support national security objectives. Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid- and junior-level systems engineers throughout the requirements, design, integration, testing, and sustainment phases. Oversee the development and traceability of user requirements, architectures, and operational workflows to enhance performance, automation, and efficiency across enterprise systems.
Architect and evaluate technical solutions that align with mission needs, evolving technologies, and enterprise priorities.
Partner with Government and mission stakeholders to interpret operational needs and translate them into actionable engineering and capability requirements.
Support system architecture development, requirements allocation, and engineering analyses across multiple NSG, ASG, and Federal acquisition programs.
Lead integration, performance optimization, and risk management activities to ensure delivery of resilient and interoperable systems.
Conduct
Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) ,
Courses of Action (CoAs) , trade studies, and technical assessments to guide strategic decision-making.
Provide enterprise-level technical planning, interface control, and design governance to achieve seamless system and data interoperability across agencies and mission environments.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in
Systems Engineering,
technical/scientific field or related STEM degree program
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.