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Senior Systems Engineer - GEOINT Services

Peraton

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
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IT - Software
Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)

About Peraton

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.

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're seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive complex systems engineering efforts across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. In this high-impact role, you'll shape the architecture and integration of mission-critical GEOINT systems that directly support U.S. and allied operations.
What You'll Do

As a technical leader, you will:
  • Mentor and guide mid- and junior-level systems engineers across the full engineering lifecycle, including:
    • Requirements development
    • Solution architecture and systems integration
    • Scheduling and service development
    • Testing, evaluation, and maintainability
    • Reliability and resiliency engineering
  • Lead planning and analysis of user requirements and system architectures
  • Improve system performance through the review of cloud service capabilities, workflows, and scheduling constraints
  • Oversee the development of solution designs based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies
  • Translate mission and customer needs into actionable system and capability requirements
  • Support the allocation of requirements to architecture components and program execution
  • Guide systems integration across multiple platforms, programs, and agencies
  • Conduct technical assessments including:
    • Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
    • Courses of Action (CoAs)
    • Trade Studies
    • Engineering Assessments
  • Assist in strategic planning and oversight of:
    • Project management
    • Performance engineering
    • Risk management
    • Interface design
  • Operate at the enterprise level-integrating multiple systems, services, and processes within Major Systems Acquisitions, spanning organizational and agency boundaries
Why Join Us?
  • Influence the future of GEOINT enterprise systems
  • Work on mission-critical projects that directly support national security
  • Collaborate with top-tier engineering teams and government leaders
  • Lead transformative efforts in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

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 one of the following fields:
    • Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, nformation Technology, Management Information Systems, Other related STEM disciplines
    • OR 12 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in government or industry in one or more of the following areas:
    • DoD/Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition Processes
    • Requirements development processes
    • PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
    • Systems engineering of large, complex System of Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud environments
Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
Security Cleraance
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
    • OR the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass a polygraph
Desired Qualifications
Education
  • Master's degree in:
    • Systems Engineering
    • OR a related technical or scientific field (as listed above)
Certifications & Licensure
  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Technical Knowledge & Skills
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, languages, and processes
    • Software Development Frameworks
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Photogrammetry
    • Remote sensing
    • Image science
    • Information sciences
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    • Geomatics
    • Other related geospatial fields
Domain Expertise
  • Documented work experience in the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) field
  • In-depth knowledge of current:
    • NSG - National System for Geospatial-Intelligence
    • ASG - Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence
    • NRO - National Reconnaissance Office enterprise
Professional Engagement
  • Membership or leadership in professional organizations such as:
    • ACSM - American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
    • ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
    • ASPRS - American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
    • OGC - Open Geospatial Consortium
    • SAREM - Society for American Remote Earth Monitoring
    • USGIF - United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation

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.
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Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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IT - Software
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Top Secret/SCI
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Peraton