Senior Systems Engineer - Sensor Integration

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary engineering efforts across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) , Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and other Federal agencies. This high-impact role ensures the delivery of timely, accurate GEOINT by driving system development from requirements through integration and evaluation.

As a senior technical leader, you will mentor and guide engineering teams across all phases of the system lifecycle—supporting mission-critical capabilities through strategic planning, systems design, performance engineering, and large-scale integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers across the full lifecycle: requirements engineering, solution design, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, service development, integration, testing, and analysis.

• Oversee the planning and traceability of user needs, system architectures, and procedures to improve or automate existing systems.

• Review and assess cloud service capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to drive system optimization.

• Support the development of solution designs based on requirement analysis and emerging technologies.

• Assist government stakeholders in translating mission and customer needs into technical requirements and capability solutions.

• Conduct system integration across programs and agencies to ensure cohesive and interoperable systems.

• Perform engineering assessments, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Trade Studies, and Course of Action (CoA) evaluations.

• Support strategic technical planning, project and performance management, risk assessment, and interface design.

• Operate at the enterprise level—integrating systems, services, and processes across major acquisition programs and interagency environments.

Why This Role Matters:

This is more than a technical role—it's a leadership opportunity to influence systems that are vital to national security and global partnerships. You’ll work at the forefront of geospatial intelligence, collaborating with top-tier professionals and federal partners to shape the future of GEOINT.

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.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems

  • OR 4 additional years of relevant experience (no degree)

  • OR 2 additional years of experience (with a non-STEM degree)

• Experience:

  • 12+ years of relevant experience in government or industry

  • Background in at least one of the following areas:

    • DoD/IC Acquisition Process

    • Requirements or PPBES Process

    • Systems engineering of large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments

• Technical & Domain Expertise:

  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the NSG/ASG and NRO landscape

  • Previous work on NGA , NSG/ASG , or DoD/IC programs

• Security Clearance:

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

Desired:

• Advanced Education & Certifications:

  • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline

  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

  • Professional licensure (e.g., PE)

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of:

    • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes

    • Digital Engineering methodologies

    • Software development practices

• Domain Expertise:

  • Documented experience in geospatial systems or related fields

  • Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following:

    • Photogrammetry

    • Remote sensing

    • Image science

    • Information science

    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    • Geomatics

• Professional Affiliations:

  • Membership or leadership roles in relevant organizations such as:

    • ACSM , ASCE , ASPRS , OGC , SAREM , or USGIF

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.