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Junior Level Systems Engineer

Peraton

Chantilly, VAFull-time$86–138K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$86–138K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

The Junior Systems Engineer supports national security geospatial-intelligence missions for the NSG, ASG, and federal agencies. Working alongside experienced engineers and government stakeholders, the role contributes across requirements, solutions design, integration, and test and evaluation. The position is fully onsite in Chantilly or Springfield, Virginia.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering, nice to haveMBSE Tools, nice to haveMBSE Languages, nice to haveSoftware Development Frameworks, nice to haveGeospatial Intelligence, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering or Related STEM, requiredBachelor's or Equivalent Experience, required0-6 Years Systems Engineering Experience, requiredActive TS/SCI Clearance or Adjudication in Progress, requiredAbility to Obtain SCI and Pass Polygraph, requiredNGA, NSG/ASG, IC, or DoD Program Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Start 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 Do

  • Support Mid-level engineers and government stakeholders across requirements engineering, solutions design, integration, and test & evaluation

  • Assist with requirements traceability and architecture analysis, helping identify ways to improve systems, workflows, and cloud capabilities

  • Contribute to solutions design based on requirements analysis and emerging technology

  • Help translate mission and customer needs into systems and capability requirements

  • Support requirements allocation across architecture components and programs

  • Assist with systems integration activities

  • Contribute to Analyses of Alternatives, Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments

  • Support strategic technical planning, risk management, and interface design

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor'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 industry

  • Active TS/SCI clearance or adjudication in progress, with ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and languages

  • Familiarity with software development frameworks

  • Exposure to geospatial intelligence work

  • NGA, NSG/ASG, IC, or DoD program experience

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. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,545 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–138K/yr
  • Virginia median$118–182K/yr932 salary ranges
  • US median$115–189K/yr8,838 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $112K, is 26% below the Virginia median midpoint ($151K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,164 open Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia and 11,545 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,485 postings).
Education
4,286 of the 11,545 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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