Senior Systems Engineer- Sensor Integration and Modernization

Peraton • Chantilly, VA

70d • $135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead engineering teams in designing, developing, and integrating complex systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), the Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies. You'll serve as a technical authority, providing strategic vision and hands-on guidance across the full system life cycle to deliver accurate and timely GEOINT capabilities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM or related technical/scientific field.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in government or industry.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical/scientific/STEM field.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools.
• Understanding of Digital Engineering practices.
• Experience with software development environments/methodologies.
• Documented work experience in geospatial domains.
• Expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information science, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related fields.
• Licensure as a professional engineer (or equivalent).
• Membership in, or leadership for, professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, USGIF.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers in requirements engineering and traceability.
• Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers in solutions design and architecture.
• Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers in scheduling, reliability, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers in 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).
• Lead or contribute to Courses of Action (CoAs).
• Lead or contribute to Trade studies.
• Lead or contribute to 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.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees