Remote Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership in support of complex geospatial intelligence systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other federal partners.

This individual will support the Government in applying a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to requirements development, solution design, integration, testing, resiliency, and lifecycle management for enterprise-scale mission systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Government in systems engineering efforts across large-scale GEOINT mission environments
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities
• Evaluate and improve system architectures, workflows, and cloud-based services
• Provide technical recommendations on solution designs and emerging technologies
• Perform requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation to architecture components
• Support systems integration, verification, validation, and performance engineering activities
• Lead or support:
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
  • Course of Action (COA) development
  • Trade studies
  • Engineering assessments
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, interface design, and project execution
• Provide expert guidance on aligning mission vision, strategy, and technical capabilities
• Coordinate engineering efforts across organizational and agency boundaries
• Mentor and oversee junior and senior systems engineering staff
• Apply knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments

The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who can bridge mission needs and engineering execution while driving innovation across highly complex intelligence systems.

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA

QualificationsPeraton 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

• Master's degree in:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Operations Research
  • Engineering Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • or another related STEM field
• Equivalent expert-level, 18+ years' of systems engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
• 18+ years' experience supporting Government or industry in one or more of the following:
  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements development
  • PPBES
  • Large-scale System of Systems environments
  • Cloud-based enterprise architectures
• Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related technical discipline
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
• Software Development Framework certification
• International Council on Systems Engineering Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Active participation in professional organizations such as:
  • United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
  • Open Geospatial Consortium
  • American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
• Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence
• Experience designing solutions using:
  • Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Big Data platforms
  • Automation and AI/ML technologies
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Photogrammetry
  • Remote sensing
  • Image science
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geomatics
  • Information science

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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME