Senior Level Systems Engineer

Senior Level Systems Engineer Peraton United States, Virginia, Springfield May 11, 2026 Senior Level Systems Engineer Job Locations US-VA-Chantilly | US-VA-Springfield Requisition

ID 2026-166558

Position Category Engineering Clearance Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Responsibilities We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Government in guiding engineering teams across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency partners. This role is responsible for applying a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to ensure the successful delivery of timely, accurate GEOINT across complex, enterprise-level environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor mid- and junior-level engineers across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, test, and sustainment Guide requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation across architectures, systems, and programs Support the translation of mission and customer needs into scalable system and capability solutions Evaluate and guide solution design efforts based on requirements, mission priorities, and emerging technologies Perform systems integration activities across complex systems-of-systems environments Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), trade studies, and engineering assessments Contribute to strategic technical planning, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design Assess and optimize cloud-based services, workflows, and system performance limitations Operate at an enterprise level, integrating systems, services, and processes across major acquisition programs and organizational boundaries

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This opportunity 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 STEM field (or equivalent experience: 4 additional years with no degree, or 2 years with a non-STEM degree) 12+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in areas such as DoD/IC acquisition, requirements development, PPBES, or systems engineering within large, complex environments (e.g., systems-of-systems, SOA, cloud, on-prem, or hybrid architectures) Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle Demonstrated knowledge of NSG, ASG, and NRO enterprise environments Experience supporting NGA, NSG/ASG, IC, or DoD programs Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph Desired Qualifications Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM discipline Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering tools, processes, and methodologies Familiarity with software development frameworks INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification Professional Engineer (PE) license Experience in geospatial intelligence disciplines (e.g., photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS, geomatics, image science) Active participation or leadership in professional organizations (e.g., USGIF, OGC, ASPRS, ASCE, ACSM, SAREM) 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.

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