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Peraton

Junior Systems Engineer

Peraton, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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Responsibilities As a

Junior Systems Engineer , you’ll support the design, integration, and evaluation of complex systems that power the

National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) ,

Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and partner

Federal Agencies . Working alongside experienced engineers and government stakeholders, you’ll help ensure the timely delivery of accurate and reliable GEOINT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support mid-level engineers and government teams in

requirements engineering ,

solutions design ,

integration ,

testing , and

system analysis .

Assist in the

planning, traceability, and analysis

of user and system requirements, ensuring alignment with mission needs and technical architectures.

Contribute to the development of

solutions and designs

based on emerging technologies and system requirements.

Help translate

mission and customer needs

into system and capability requirements.

Support the

allocation of requirements

to system architecture components and programs.

Participate in

systems integration

and evaluation activities across NSG and ASG environments.

Assist with

Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) ,

Trade Studies ,

Course of Action (CoA)

development, and

Engineering Assessments .

Contribute to

strategic technical planning ,

project management ,

performance engineering ,

risk management , and

interface design

activities.

Why Join Us This role offers hands‑on experience in a mission‑critical environment supporting national security and intelligence operations. You’ll collaborate with industry experts, gain exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, and build a strong foundation in systems engineering within the GEOINT community.

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 Education & Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree 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.

Equivalent experience may substitute for education:

+4 years

with no degree, or

+2 years

with a non‑STEM degree.

Experience:

0–6 years of experience in

Systems Engineering

within government or industry.

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI clearance , or

Eligibility to obtain SCI

and successfully pass a

polygraph .

Preferred Qualifications Technical Knowledge

Familiarity with

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

concepts and languages.

Understanding of

Software Development Frameworks

and life cycle processes.

Knowledge of

Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

principles and applications.

Industry & Agency Experience

Prior experience supporting

NGA ,

NSG , or

ASG

programs/projects.

Experience on programs within the

Intelligence Community (IC)

or

Department of Defense (DoD) .

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 $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

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

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