We are seeking a Junior Integration Engineer with foundational knowledge of the Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) lifecycleincluding Architecture Requirements CONOPS Integration Test and Transitionto support enterprise transformation initiatives across Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission systems and programs.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with GEOINT Tasking Collection Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) hands-on experience with project management and visualization tools such as Jira Confluence and Tableau and a strong desire to learn and grow in a collaborative engineering environment.

You are a critical thinker who enjoys performing detailed analyses creatively communicating engineering outcomes and building strong relationships with customers teammates and partner organizations.

As a member of the Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Divisions Integration Team you will work alongside Expert- Senior- and Mid-Level Systems Engineers and Integrators to support enterprise modernization efforts and deliver integrated solutions across the GEOINT mission.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Integration Support

• Support integration activities across NGA Program Executive Offices (PEOs) ensuring synchronization of activities and documentation of the enterprise baseline including architectures requirements and interfaces.
• Participate in baseline analysis activities that drive allocation of requirements to system architecture components and executing programs.
• Assist in the development of integrated project plans requirements epics target-state architectures CONOPS and roadmaps.
• Help define and improve modernized system integration processes.

Engineering Analysis

Working alongside Expert- Senior- and Mid-Level Engineers Integrators and Architects you will:

• Participate in architecture gap analyses and support development of the Future State Enterprise Architecture.
• Assist with engineering analyses that inform GEOINT mission and IT capability investment decisions aligned with the Enterprise Architecture baseline.
• Participate in:
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
  • Courses of Action (COAs)
  • Trade Studies
  • Engineering Assessments
  • Enterprise Requirements Analyses
• Contribute to recommendations that support investment decisions including system consolidation and divestiture efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in systems integration activities across organizations.
• Contribute to integrated project teams and support development of:
  • Project plans
  • Architecture and engineering artifacts (e.g. CONOPS)
  • Roadmaps and schedules
  • Risk documentation
• Support modernization initiatives across:
  • Analytic
  • Collection Management
  • Data Services
  • Foundation GEOINT
  • Information Technology
• Participate in NGA Governance Configuration Management and Risk Management processes.
• Ensure integrated solutions and successful capability delivery across multiple stakeholders and organizations.

Digital Engineering & Visualization

Working within NGAs Digital Engineering Environment you will:

• Support development of engineering products and collaborative planning activities.
• Leverage project management and visualization tools to develop:
  • Interactive dashboards
  • Team collaboration sites
  • Pilot and prototype capabilities
• Provide analytical and visualization support to enhance Integration Team effectiveness.

What Youll Bring

You are an analytical and collaborative engineer who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is eager to develop your systems engineering and integration expertise. You enjoy solving complex problems learning new technologies and contributing to mission-focused modernization efforts.

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly VA

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems or a related STEM discipline or equivalent junior-level 4 years experience as an Integration Engineer may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Junior-level experience (0-6 years) in government or industry supporting database management or Big Data analysis.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with GEOINT TCPED architecture including data providers systems/services interfaces and data flows.
• Knowledge of transformational technologies and initiatives including Artificial Intelligence multi-cloud environments and edge node architectures.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification(s).
• Experience with public speaking and delivering presentations or briefings.
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.

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.