Systems Engineer — Chantilly, VA at Peraton

About Peraton

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. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.

About the Role

This position serves as an expert-level Systems Engineer within a program dedicated to engineering modernization and integration practices, including Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale, for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), and the Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG).

In this role, you will lead engineering teams in adopting a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability, and analysis. You will work to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT across the NSG, ASG, and various Federal Agencies. Your day-to-day involves assisting the Government in directing complex engineering efforts, planning the traceability of user requirements and architectures, and reviewing cloud service capabilities to automate or improve existing systems. You will advise on proposed changes to solution designs based on new technology analysis and translate mission and customer needs into robust systems capabilities. Furthermore, you will operate at the level of integrating multiple Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational, agency, department, and governmental boundaries, providing expert advice on vision, strategy, and process development.

Hiring Process

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify your identity.

Equal Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

13939, Valley Country Drive, Brookfield, Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20151, United States

Chantilly, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAdvise the Government on proposed solution design changes based on requirements analysis and new technology
check_circleSupport analysis and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs
check_circleAssist in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, and interface design
check_circleProvide expert advice on vision, strategy, plans, and process capability developments to the Government
check_circlePerform systems integration and lead Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments
check_circleLead engineering teams in requirements, solutions, scheduling, and reliability across NSG and ASG systems
check_circleIntegrate multiple Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational and governmental boundaries
check_circleTranslate mission and customer requirements into systems capability requirements and solutions

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field, or 18+ years equivalent experience
verified18+ years of experience in DoD/IC Acquisition, Requirements Process, PPBES, or systems engineering of large complex systems
verifiedTS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph
verifiedDemonstrated knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO
verifiedPrevious NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work
verifiedPrevious IC or DoD program/project work

Nice to Have

Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM fields. Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools, and Software Development Framework. INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification. Licensure as a professional engineer. Membership or leadership participation in professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF. Extensive work experience in the field of geospatial engineering. Experience engineering solutions using Cloud-based technologies. Experience engineering solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data. Experience engineering solutions using Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Software Development Framework, Cloud, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Incose Expert Systems Engineering Professional, Professional Licensure, Acsm, Asce.

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field, or 18+ years experience; Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field (desired).

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Day-to-day, the Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton will advise the government on proposed solution design changes based on requirements analysis and new technology; support analysis and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs; assist in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, and interface design; and provide expert advice on vision, strategy, plans, and process capability developments to the government.

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To qualify for the Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field, or 18+ years equivalent experience; 18+ years of experience in DoD/IC Acquisition, Requirements Process, PPBES, or systems engineering of large complex systems; TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph; Demonstrated knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO; Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work; and Previous IC or DoD program/project work.

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Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in 13939, Valley Country Drive, Brookfield, Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20151, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Peraton has listed this Systems Engineer with Security Clearance role as on-site.

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Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton typically requires 18+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

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Key skills for Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton include Systems Engineering; Model-Based Systems Engineering; Software Development Framework; Cloud; Automation; Artificial Intelligence; Incose Expert Systems Engineering Professional; and Professional Licensure.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field, or 18+ years experience; and Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field (desired).

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