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Peraton · 4 hours ago

Expert Systems Engineer - Sensor Integration

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

18+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence across various domains. They are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary engineering efforts in Geospatial Intelligence, focusing on systems design, integration, and performance across complex mission environments.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and support requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, testing and evaluation, maintainability, and system analysis activities across NSG, ASG, and partner agencies

Plan and conduct requirements analysis and traceability, architecture traceability, and workflow assessments to improve or automate existing systems

Evaluate cloud service capabilities, workflow performance, and scheduling limitations to optimize system efficiency

Advise government stakeholders on technical solutions, design changes, and the application of emerging technologies

Capture and translate mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Support the allocation of requirements to system architecture components and executing programs

Conduct and support Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments to guide strategic decisions

Perform and coordinate systems integration and interface design activities across programs and architectures

Contribute to strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, and risk management to achieve mission success

Provide expert-level insight linking vision, strategy, needs, requirements, and process development to strengthen capability delivery

Operate at the enterprise level, integrating multiple Major Systems Acquisitions (MSAs) across organizational, agency, departmental, and national boundaries

Oversee and mentor Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Systems Engineers, ensuring consistent quality, collaboration, and technical excellence across projects

Qualification

Systems EngineeringGeospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)Cloud-based environmentsModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)PhotogrammetryRemote sensingBig Data architecturesTechnical licensureProfessional organizations involvementSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another STEM-related field

An additional 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree, or 2 years of additional experience may substitute for a non-STEM degree

18+ years of professional experience in government or industry within one or more of the following areas: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, or PPBES Process

Systems engineering of large, complex Systems of Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments deployed in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid infrastructures

18+ years of demonstrated expertise and comprehensive understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle

Proven experience in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), or geomatics

Demonstrated knowledge of the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG), and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Previous program/project experience with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and/or NSG/ASG

Prior work experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Extensive background in geospatial disciplines or related technical areas

Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain SCI and successfully complete a polygraph examination

Preferred

Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related technical/scientific discipline (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, IT, MIS, or related STEM field)

INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent technical licensure

Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, processes, and tools

Familiarity with Software Development Frameworks and best practices

Experience engineering solutions in cloud-based environments

Experience engineering solutions in Big Data architectures (structured and unstructured)

Experience engineering solutions in Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications

Active membership or leadership participation in one or more of the following professional organizations: American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF)