Senior Systems Engineer- Sensor Integration and Modernization

Program Overview

Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.

About The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead engineering teams in designing, developing, and integrating complex systems across the National System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), the Allied System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies. You’ll serve as a technical authority, providing strategic vision and hands‑on guidance across the full system life cycle to deliver accurate and timely GEOINT capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor mid‑ and junior‑level systems engineers in:

  • Requirements engineering and traceability

  • Solutions design and architecture

  • Scheduling, reliability, resiliency, and maintainability

  • Services development, integration, test & evaluation

• Translate mission and user needs into system and capability requirements.

• Guide planning and analyses to automate or enhance existing systems; evaluate cloud workflows, service capabilities, and scheduling constraints.

• Perform systems integration and drive interface design across multiple subsystems and agencies.

• Lead or contribute to:

  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)

  • Courses of Action (CoAs)

  • Trade studies

  • Engineering assessments

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

• Operate across organizational and agency boundaries to integrate systems, services, and processes as part of major systems acquisitions.

What You Bring

• Deep technical expertise in systems engineering (requirements, architecture, integration, test)

• Leadership experience guiding multidisciplinary teams

• Proven track record in large, complex acquisition or development programs

• Familiarity with geospatial, intelligence, or national security systems a plus

• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

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 & Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM or related technical/scientific field (e.g. Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems).

• OR additional equivalent experience:
  • 4 years of relevant experience with no degree;
  • OR 2 years of relevant experience with a non‑STEM degree.

Professional Experience

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in government or industry. Key experience areas include:
  • DoD/IC Acquisition Process
  • Requirements Process
  • PPBES Process (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
  • Systems engineering of large, complex Systems‑of‑Systems or Service‑Oriented Architecture environments (cloud, on‑premise, or hybrid).

Technical Skills & Domain Knowledge

• Full understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.

• Strong working knowledge of the current National System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

• Past work on NGA (National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency) and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.

• Experience on IC (Intelligence Community) or DoD (Department of Defense) program/project work.

Security Clearance

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

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

Advanced Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical/scientific/STEM field.

• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).

Modern Methods & Tools

• Working knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools.

• Understanding of Digital Engineering practices.

• Experience with software development environments/methodologies.

Geospatial & Domain‑Specific Skills

• Documented work experience in geospatial domains.

• Expertise in: photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information science, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related fields.

Professional Engagement & Credentials

• Licensure as a professional engineer (or equivalent).

• Membership in, or leadership for, professional organizations such as:
  • ACSM
  • ASCE
  • ASPRS
  • OGC
  • SAREM
  • USGIF

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.