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Expert Level Systems Engineer

Peraton

United States, Virginia, Chantilly

May 19, 2026

Expert Level Systems Engineer

Job Locations

US-VA-Chantilly | US-VA-Springfield

Requisition ID

2026-166921

Position Category

Engineering

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to support the Government in leading and overseeing complex systems engineering efforts across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies. This role applies a multi-disciplinary approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, systems integration, resiliency, reliability, test and evaluation, maintainability, and performance analysis to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT delivery across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Government in directing systems engineering activities across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies, including requirements engineering, solutions engineering, integration, testing, resiliency, reliability, maintainability, and performance analysis.

Assist with planning activities and the analysis and traceability of user requirements, architectures, workflows, procedures, and system limitations to improve or automate existing capabilities.
Advise Government stakeholders on solution design changes based on evolving mission requirements, emerging technologies, and engineering analysis.
Support the translation of mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements and engineered solutions.
Assist with requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across system architecture components and executing programs.
Support systems integration efforts across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid enterprise environments.
Assist in leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
Support strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design activities.
Provide technical guidance related to enterprise vision, strategy, capability development, requirements, and process improvement initiatives.
Operate across organizational, agency, departmental, and national boundaries to support the integration of multiple Major Systems Acquisitions.
Oversee and coordinate the efforts of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Systems Engineers.

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

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

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
- Additional experience may be substituted for a degree (4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree).
18+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in areas such as DoD/IC Acquisition Processes, Requirements Processes, PPBES Processes, or systems engineering of large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments.
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and enterprise systems integration principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
Previous experience supporting NGA, NSG/ASG programs/projects.
Previous experience supporting IC, or DoD programs/projects.
Experience supporting cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures.
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, tools, and languages.
Software Development Framework certification.
INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Membership or leadership participation in professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF.
Extensive experience within the geospatial intelligence domain.
Experience engineering solutions leveraging Cloud technologies, Big Data platforms, and AI/Automation technologies.
Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information science, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related technical 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 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.

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

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