Remote Systems Engineer Contract Jobs in Virginia

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support the Government in delivering reliable, scalable, and mission-focused solutions across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies. In this role, you will apply systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle to support requirements development, systems integration, architecture analysis, and enterprise modernization efforts in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments supporting GEOINT missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities across the NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies, including requirements engineering, solutions engineering, integration, testing, reliability, resiliency, and sustainment activities.
• Conduct planning and analysis of user requirements, architecture traceability, workflows, procedures, and system limitations to improve existing capabilities and operational effectiveness.
• Assist in developing technical solutions and system designs based on mission requirements, operational needs, and emerging technologies.
• Support the translation of mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements.
• Assist with requirements allocation across system architecture components and associated development or execution programs.
• Participate in systems integration activities across enterprise environments.
• Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), trade studies, and engineering assessments.
• Assist with strategic technical planning, project management support, performance engineering, interface design, and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, engineering teams, and mission partners to ensure delivery of timely and accurate GEOINT capabilities.

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, 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

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical/STEM discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Management, or Management Information Systems.
  • Additional experience may be substituted for a degree (4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree).
• 6+ years of systems engineering experience within Government or industry environments.
• Experience supporting DoD/IC acquisition processes, requirements development, PPBES processes, or systems engineering efforts for large, complex systems-of-systems or service-oriented architectures.
• Experience working within cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
• Previous experience supporting NGA, and/or NSG/ASG programs/projects.
• Previous experience supporting IC or DoD programs/projects.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, tools, and languages.
• Working knowledge of software development frameworks and lifecycle processes.
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.
• Experience supporting geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) mission environments.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, information sciences, or related technical disciplines.
• Active membership or participation in professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF.

 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$104,000 - $166,000. 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