As a Senior Systems Engineer you will lead engineering teams in designing developing and integrating complex systems across the National System of GeospatialIntelligence (NSG) the Allied System of GeospatialIntelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Youll serve as a technical authority providing strategic vision and handson guidance across the full system life cycle to deliver accurate and timely GEOINT capabilities.
What Youll Do
Lead and mentor mid and juniorlevel 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
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.
Education & Equivalent Experience
Bachelors 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 nonSTEM 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 SystemsofSystems or ServiceOriented Architecture environments (cloud onpremise or hybrid).
Technical Skills & Domain Knowledge
Full understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
Strong working knowledge of the current National System of GeospatialIntelligence (NSG) Allied System of GeospatialIntelligence (ASG) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
Past work on NGA (National GeospatialIntelligence 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.
Advanced Education & Certifications
Masters degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical/scientific/STEM field.
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
Modern Methods & Tools
Working knowledge of ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools.
Understanding of Digital Engineering practices.
Experience with software development environments/methodologies.
Geospatial & DomainSpecific 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
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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