Remote Interoperability Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about building advanced geospatial intelligence capabilities that directly support national security missions? We are seeking an Expert Integration Engineer with deep expertise in spectral exploitation environments, systems integration, and enterprise deployment to support mission-critical initiatives within the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG).

In this role, you will lead the engineering, integration, and deployment of cutting-edge spectral exploitation capabilities that enable Image Scientists to process, analyze, and exploit both literal and non-literal data. Working alongside systems engineers, software developers, and mission experts, you'll help ensure seamless interoperability across enterprise systems while advancing the next generation of GEOINT mission capabilities.

What You'll Do

As an Expert Integration Engineer, you will:

• Lead the engineering, integration, and deployment of enterprise-scale spectral exploitation environments supporting GEOINT mission operations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, providing expertise on strategic vision, technical roadmaps, system capabilities, and enterprise integration.
• Translate mission needs and customer requirements into scalable technical solutions and systems capability requirements.
• Plan and execute complex systems integration activities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, developers, and Image Scientists to ensure end-to-end interoperability across the NSG TCPED Enterprise.
• Analyze user requirements, system architectures, workflows, and technical dependencies to improve performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support technical planning, project management, risk mitigation, interface design, and performance engineering efforts.
• Establish and maintain an integrated Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) environment that enables advanced spectral exploitation tradecraft for image scientists.
• Ensure the integrity, scalability, and performance of complex system-of-systems architectures supporting national intelligence missions.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or another STEM-related discipline
  • Additional experience may be substituted for education (4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree)
• 18+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience integrating sensor programs into large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures.
• 5+ years supporting NGA programs or projects.
• Experience integrating spectral data into spectral exploitation tools.
• Experience integrating cloud-based technologies and enterprise solutions.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) enterprise environments.
• Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or another STEM-related field.
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.
• Experience integrating spectral exploitation tools within the SAGE/CAP architecture.
• Experience with NGA Advanced Tradecraft Services (ATS) tools, including Data Transformation Services and the Full Spectrum Tool Kit.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), associated methodologies, tools, and modeling languages.
• Expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related disciplines.
• Experience integrating Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into enterprise solutions.

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$146,000 - $234,000. 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