Systems EngineerJob Locations
US-VA-Springfield | US-PA-King of PrussiaRequisition ID2023-136133
Position CategorySystems Engineering / Development / Architecture / Integration
ClearanceTop Secret/SCI w/Poly
SectorSpace & Intelligence
Responsibilities
Seeking a motivated product quality SYSTEM ENGINEER to lead the planning, test development, data definition, and task execution for new and existing products within the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG). The candidate will need to write clear test plans to satisfy the test objective. They will lead a team of image scientists, image analysts, photogrammetrists, and statisticians to perform specific tasks, track issues, and clearly communicate status and results to multiple stakeholders.The mission spans many data providers and sensor phenomenologies including electrical-optical, RADAR, LIDAR, OPIR, motion, multi- and hyper-spectral. We work to verify and validate product visual quality, as well as the accuracy of the support data. The qualified candidate should have experience with test design to verify and validate products against requirements to meet planned concept of operations. The ideal candidate will have image science or imagery analysis experience or knowledge ready to apply to the challenges of the group. Good written and verbal communication and team work is critical.
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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.Must have a minimum of a Top Secret clearance and willing to upgrade clearance to TS/SCI and sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- Contract requires TS/SCI with poly.Required Experience/Education:Minimum of Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, or a related Science or Engineering. Requires BS with 8-10 Years of experience, MS 6-8 years of experience, or PhD with 3-5 years of experience.Years of experience in system engineering should include independent testing and data verification, requirements, and development of concept of operations.Experience with sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processesStrong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues and test plans/reports writingAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamWillingness to learn, solve problems and perform in a dynamic work environmentPreferred Skillset:Experience in remote sensing phenomenologies (for example EO/IR/SAR)Knowledge of NSG tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination (TCPED) image chainExperience with product quality assessments, visual or metadata assessments
Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.