We are seeking a motivated product quality SYSTEM ENGINEER to support 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 work with 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 phenomenology's 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 teamwork are critical.
Location: This position is 100% onsite. 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 Experience/Education:
- Must have a minimum of a Top Secret clearance and willing to upgrade clearance to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- Contract requires TS/SCI with poly.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, or a related Science or Engineering
- 8 years of system engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree to include independent testing and data verification, requirements, and development of concept of operations.
- Experience with sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues and test plans/reports writing
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Willingness to learn, solve problems and perform in a dynamic work environment
Preferred Skillset:
- Experience in remote sensing phenomenologies (for example EO/IR/SAR)
- Knowledge of NSG tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination (TCPED) image chain
- Experience with product quality assessments, visual or metadata assessments
Peraton 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$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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Active minimum Top Secret security clearance; willingness to upgrade to TS/SCI with polygraph within 30 days of employment or at the customer's request
- Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, or a related science or engineering field
- 8 years of systems engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a master's degree
- Experience with independent testing, data verification, requirements, and concept of operations development
- Experience with sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical briefings and test plan/report writing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn, solve problems, and work in a dynamic environment
- Experience with remote sensing phenomenologies such as EO/IR or SAR
- Knowledge of NSG tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination image-chain processes
- Experience with product quality assessments, including visual or metadata assessments
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
Peraton 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.
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