Junior Systems Engineer

ResponsibilitiesStart your systems engineering career at the heart of national security. As a Junior Systems Engineer, you'll support the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies — working alongside experienced engineers across requirements, solutions design, integration, and test & evaluation to help deliver timely, accurate GEOINT.What You'll DoSupport Mid-level engineers and government stakeholders across requirements engineering, solutions design, integration, and test & evaluationAssist with requirements traceability and architecture analysis, helping identify ways to improve systems, workflows, and cloud capabilitiesContribute to solutions design based on requirements analysis and emerging technologyHelp translate mission and customer needs into systems and capability requirementsSupport requirements allocation across architecture components and programsAssist with systems integration activitiesContribute to Analyses of Alternatives, Trade Studies, and Engineering AssessmentsSupport strategic technical planning, risk management, and interface designLocation: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA * THIS IS A PIPELINE REQUISTION - ALL POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON UPCOMING PROPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES/CONTRACT AWARDS * QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience: +4 years without a degree, +2 years with a non-STEM degree)0–6 years of systems engineering experience in government or industryAbility to obtain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance pass a polygraph Willingness to work at a customer facilityDesired QualificationsFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and languagesFamiliarity with software development frameworksExposure to geospatial intelligence workNGA, NSG/ASG, IC, or DoD program experiencePeraton 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.Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. 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.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-171285Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly