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Systems Engineer (Mid)

Peraton


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 112000 - 179000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support complex GEOINT systems and capabilities across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG) Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) NRO and Federal Agencies.

The Systems Engineer will apply a multidisciplinary approach to requirements engineering solutions engineering systems integration reliability resiliency services development testing and evaluation maintainability scheduling and technical analysis to support the delivery of timely and accurate GEOINT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct systems and requirements engineering solutions engineering scheduling reliability resiliency services development integration test and evaluation maintainability and technical analysis across NSG ASG and Federal Agency environments.
  • Analyze and trace user requirements architectures procedures and technical problems to identify opportunities to automate or improve existing systems and capabilities.
  • Evaluate cloud service capabilities workflows and scheduling limitations to support effective systems and mission solutions.
  • Develop solution designs based on requirements analysis emerging technologies and mission needs.
  • Assist the Government in capturing and translating mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements and technical solutions.
  • Support the analysis and allocation of requirements to system architecture components and executing programs.
  • Perform systems integration activities across complex technical environments.
  • Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) Courses of Action (CoAs) trade studies and engineering assessments.
  • Assist with strategic technical planning project management performance engineering risk management and interface design.

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield VA

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related technical/scientific field such as Engineering Physics Mathematics Operations Research Engineering Management Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems or another related STEM discipline.
    • Equivalent experience may be substituted: 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree or 2 additional years of relevant experience with a non-STEM degree.
  • 6 years of relevant experience in government or industry including experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes requirements processes PPBES processes or systems engineering within large complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments across cloud on-premises or hybrid infrastructures.
  • 6 years of systems engineering experience in government or industry.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance SCI eligibility or the ability to obtain SCI and successfully complete a polygraph.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises.
  • Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
  • Previous IC or DoD program/project experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance SCI eligibility or the ability to obtain SCI and successfully complete a polygraph.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes tools and languages.
  • Working knowledge of software development frameworks.
  • INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.
  • Experience supporting geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) programs or missions.
  • Membership or active participation in professional organizations such as:
    • ACSM
    • ASCE
    • ASPRS
    • OGC
    • SAREM
    • USGIF
  • Working knowledge of photogrammetry remote sensing image science information sciences geographic information systems (GIS) geomatics or related disciplines.
Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range
$112000 - $179000. 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 individuals 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
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Experience:

IC


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