Senior Systems Engineer - Sensor Integration

Peraton • Springfield, VA

99d • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary engineering efforts across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other Federal agencies. This high-impact role ensures the delivery of timely, accurate GEOINT by driving system development from requirements through integration and evaluation. As a senior technical leader, you will mentor and guide engineering teams across all phases of the system lifecycle—supporting mission-critical capabilities through strategic planning, systems design, performance engineering, and large-scale integration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems OR 4 additional years of relevant experience (no degree) OR 2 additional years of experience (with a non-STEM degree).
• 12+ years of relevant experience in government or industry.
• Background in at least one of the following areas: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements or PPBES Process, Systems engineering of large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NSG/ASG and NRO landscape.
• Previous work on NGA, NSG/ASG, or DoD/IC programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
• Professional licensure (e.g., PE).
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.
• Digital Engineering methodologies.
• Software development practices.
• Documented experience in geospatial systems or related fields.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Image science, Information science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics.
• Membership or leadership roles in relevant organizations such as: ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level systems engineers across the full lifecycle: requirements engineering, solution design, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, service development, integration, testing, and analysis.
• Oversee the planning and traceability of user needs, system architectures, and procedures to improve or automate existing systems.
• Review and assess cloud service capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to drive system optimization.
• Support the development of solution designs based on requirement analysis and emerging technologies.
• Assist government stakeholders in translating mission and customer needs into technical requirements and capability solutions.
• Conduct system integration across programs and agencies to ensure cohesive and interoperable systems.
• Perform engineering assessments, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Trade Studies, and Course of Action (CoA) evaluations.
• Support strategic technical planning, project and performance management, risk assessment, and interface design.
• Operate at the enterprise level—integrating systems, services, and processes across major acquisition programs and interagency environments.

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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees