Junior Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Junior Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer to join the Performance Engineering and Analysis team. This role focuses on developing models, processing GEOINT data, and delivering data-driven insights to stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience with Python/SQL are required, with candidate able to obtain SCI and poly. Onsite role with Top Secret/SCI w/ Poly clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field.
• Junior-level working systems engineering experience in government or industry.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL) to process large datasets and generate visualizations.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance models and analytical tools across modeling and simulation environments.
• Process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of historical and forecast model data to communicate results to stakeholders.
• Develop modeling approaches that support architectures, requirements, and performance assessments.
• Communicate clearly through collaboration and briefings to keep stakeholders informed.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Visualization

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

SQL

Job description

Junior Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer

Job Details

Requisition ID: 2026-169907

Position Category: Engineering

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Job Locations: US-VA-Chantilly

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

We are seeking analysis-driven candidates to join Peraton's dynamic Performance Engineering and Analysis team, a recognized Intelligence Community leader with decades of expertise in providing customers with data-driven analysis shaping the architecture of the future. Come join our team in exciting analysis crossing agency boundaries and providing solutions, which address the exponential growth in GEOINT data in the context of modernizing infrastructure, content, CONOPS, services, and cloud-enabled tools and applications.

Duties include:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance models and analytical tools while building and updating dataingestion, processing, and integration capabilities across multiple modeling and simulation environments.
• Process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of historical and forecast model data using advanced predictive algorithms to identify trends, and build visualization dashboards that clearly communicate results to stakeholders.
• Develop and apply modeling approaches that support customers' architectures, requirements, system performance assessments, and longterm GEOINT strategies, including analyses of alternatives, design and performance trades.
• Communicate clearly and proactively through collaboration, regular reporting, and effective briefings to ensure stakeholders remain informed and aligned.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Junior-level working system engineering experience in government or industry.
• Experience with data analysis and scientific computing tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, or similar) to process large datasets, perform statistical modeling, and generate data visualizations.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired

• Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering Experience and languages.
• Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks.
• Working knowledge in the field of geospatial intelligence.
• Experience developing ETL pipelines and working with AWS datalakes
• Experience with dashboarding or visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Shiny, Dash, Streamlit, or similar platforms.

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.

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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.