Systems Engineer - DoD AI Program
$146k - $234kPeraton
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across DIE, NGA, NSG, ASG and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.Duties include:Assists the Government in providing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the NSG, ASG and Federal Agencies.Assists with the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.Advises the Government on proposed changes to the solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology.Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs.Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities.Assists in leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design.Provides expert advice to the Government in the areas of relating vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements, and process and capability developments.Leads the integration Maven across other Programs at NGA, the DIE, and the IC.Demonstrated knowledge of the current DIE, NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises.Oversees and coordinates the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Systems Engineers.Location: This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, Virginia. Remote or hybrid work is not available.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:Master's degree in Systems Engineering and 15+ or Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of experience in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM expert level experience.Demonstrated expert level working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments.Demonstrated experience with systems engineering lifecycle.TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polyDesired:Doctorate in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages.Software Development Framework certification.INCOSE Expert System Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.Licensure as a professional engineer.Membership or leadership participation in any of the following professional organizations:ACSMASCEASPRSOGCSAREMUSGIFDemonstrated work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence.Demonstrated experience engineering solutions using Cloud-based technologies.Demonstrated experience engineering solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.Demonstrated experience engineering solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies.Demonstrated experience in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields.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.Benefits StatementPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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