Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Make an impact at the intersection of mission, technology, and intelligence.
As a Mid-Level Systems Engineer, you’ll apply a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to deliver timely, accurate Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and U.S. Federal Agencies. You’ll help translate complex mission needs into scalable, resilient technical solutions that directly support national security objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements development, solution design, integration, testing, evaluation, reliability, resiliency, and maintainability.

• Analyze and translate user and mission requirements into system and capability requirements, ensuring full traceability from architecture to implementation.

• Design and evaluate system architectures, workflows, and cloud service capabilities, identifying opportunities to automate or improve existing systems.

• Develop technical solutions leveraging emerging technologies, while mentoring junior engineers and helping grow their systems engineering skillsets.

• Support government stakeholders with systems integration, execution planning, and architecture allocation across programs.

• Contribute to Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), trade studies, and engineering assessments to inform technical and programmatic decisions.

• Assist with strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design.

Why This Role

• Work on mission-critical systems that support GEOINT at a national and allied level.

• Gain exposure to complex, large-scale systems and cutting-edge technologies.

• Grow as a technical leader while mentoring others and influencing system-level decisions.

• Partner directly with government customers to solve real-world operational challenges.

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA.

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 a related STEM discipline, including Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field.

• -OR- 6 years' of equivalent mid-level Systems Engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

• Minimum of 6 years' of Mid-level Systems Engineering experience in government or industry.

• Experience supporting large, complex systems, including System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and/or cloud-based environments.

• Working experience with one or more of the following government processes:

  • DoD / Intelligence Community (IC) acquisition processes

  • Requirements development and management processes

  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES)

Core Skills

• Requirements analysis and traceability across the systems engineering lifecycle.

• Systems integration support within complex technical environments.

Desired Qualifications

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including associated processes, tools, and modeling languages.

• Familiarity with modern software development frameworks.

Certifications & Professional Engagement

• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.

• Membership or active participation in professional organizations such as:

  • ACSM

  • ASCE

  • ASPRS

  • OGC

  • SAREM

  • USGIF

Domain Expertise

• Documented experience supporting geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) missions or programs.

• Working knowledge of GEOINT-related disciplines, including photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related fields.

• Demonstrated familiarity with the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and/or NRO enterprise environments.

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.