Systems Engineer - GEOINT

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

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 )

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

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