Systems Engineer - Digital Engineering

Systems Engineer - Digital Engineering Job Locations: US-MO-St Louis | US-VA-Springfield | US-VA-Chantilly Responsibilities We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide senior technical leadership in the design, integration, and sustainment of complex systems supporting the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) , Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) , and other Federal mission partners. This role supports enterprise-level engineering efforts across the full systems lifecycle and serves as a trusted advisor to government leadership on technical strategy, mission requirements, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Support government leadership in directing systems engineering activities across requirements engineering, solutions engineering, integration, testing, sustainment, resiliency, and performance analysis. Translate mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements that align with strategic objectives. Analyze user requirements, system workflows, and operational constraints to improve existing environments and recommend future-state solutions. Provide technical guidance on proposed solution designs based on mission needs, technology advancements, and architectural standards. Support allocation of requirements to system architecture components and associated implementation programs. Lead or support: Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) Courses of Action (CoAs) Trade Studies Engineering Assessments Assist with systems integration activities across multiple organizations and mission partners. Provide expertise in: Strategic technical planning Project and resource planning Risk management Interface design Performance engineering Coordinate and oversee the work of senior-, mid-, and junior-level systems engineers. Operate across organizational and agency boundaries to support integration of multiple major acquisition programs. What You Bring The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strategic systems thinking, and the ability to lead engineering efforts that support mission-critical intelligence systems across highly complex enterprise environments. Location: This position is fully onsite in St. Louis, Missouri Qualifications Peraton 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 18+ years’ of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related technical/scientific field such as: Engineering Physics Mathematics Operations Research Engineering Management Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems Related STEM discipline Additional experience may be substituted for education: 4 years of additional experience with no degree 2 years of additional experience with a non-STEM degree Experience in one or more of the following: DoD/IC Acquisition Process Requirements Management PPBES Process Large-scale System of Systems engineering Service-Oriented Architectures across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle 3+ years of OPIR experience 3+ years of ISPO experience Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification or comparable Agile certification such as: SAFe Program Consultant SAFe Agilist Certified Scrum Master Experience with: Program planning Resource planning Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau Knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise Previous NGA, NSG/ASG, IC, or DoD program experience TS/SCI clearance , with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM discipline Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes, and languages Software Development Framework certification International Council on Systems Engineering Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification Professional Engineer (PE) license Membership or leadership in professional organizations such as: ACSM ASCE ASPRS OGC SAREM United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence Experience designing solutions using: Cloud technologies Structured and unstructured Big Data Automation Artificial Intelligence / Augmentation technologies Working knowledge of: Photogrammetry Remote sensing Image science Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Geomatics 2+ years of cloud engineering experience or related cloud certifications Strong ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership Network engineering experience is a plus Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr