Peraton · 23 hours ago
Systems Engineer - DoD AI Program
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The role of Systems Engineer in the DoD AI Program Office involves leading the integration of AI capabilities into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, overseeing the development of systems infrastructure, and ensuring end-to-end engineering and integration of AI-driven solutions.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead requirements engineering, solutions development, and systems integration across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies
Provide technical planning, scheduling, reliability, and resiliency analysis for enterprise AI solutions
Support requirements traceability, architecture analysis, and workflow optimization, including cloud service capabilities
Advise on solution design modifications based on evolving mission requirements and technology advancements
Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Action (CoA) assessments, Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments
Oversee operational technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design
Lead the integration of Maven across NGA, Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), and the Intelligence Community (IC)
Provide technical oversight to Mid- and Junior-level contractor Systems Engineers
Demonstrate deep understanding of DIE, NSG, ASG, and NRO enterprises
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
6+ years of experience in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community
12+ years of experience in government or industry supporting: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBE Process, or Systems engineering for large, complex System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and SAFe development
6+ years of experience working with Department of Defense Architectural Framework (DoDAF) standards
Experience working with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
Preferred
Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field
Software Development Framework certification
Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), tools, and languages
Experience engineering solutions with: Cloud-based technologies, Big Data (structured/unstructured), Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence
Expertise in geospatial intelligence and related disciplines
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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