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Software Engineer

Peraton
Full-time
Remote
United States
$66,000 - $106,000 USD yearly

Responsibilities

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Peraton is seeking to hire a Software EngineerΒ to join the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Sustainment Services (LGSS) program to add to our distinguished team to sustain and enhance the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS).Β  The JPSS CGS is responsible for implementing JPSS Program command, control, and communications and data processing requirements for JPSS CGS-serviced missions.Β  The JPSS is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation operational Earth observation Program that acquires and distributes global environmental data from multiple polar-orbiting satellites, playing a critical role to NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in weather, climate, oceans, coasts, and space environments, which supports the Nation’s economy and protection of lives and property.Β 

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Responsibilities:

  • Analyze root cause of software anomalies.
  • Code, test, and integrate software modifications to meet customer requirements.
  • Develop software in accordance with architectural, design, security, and coding standards.
  • Develop and execute unit tests and software integration tests.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to troubleshoot problems, analyze issues, generate documentation, integrate, test, and/or perform software updates.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for capability, supportability, and extensibility in support of system sustainment and modernization efforts.
  • Interact with users and customers regarding requirements, problem solving, and general support.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with software development and configuration management processes and procedures.

Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience with UML software design tools (Enterprise Architect)
  • Programming experienceΒ with MS SQLServer DB and/or Postgres DB
  • Programming experience with scripting languages (Perl, JavaScript, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Experience with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
  • Experience with Git and other software version control or management tools.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust
  • U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively in groups.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Looking for an individual who is a self-starter, motivated to take on technical challenges and who is excited to learn.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn Fortran.
  • Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, FishEye/Crucible, BitBucket, etc.)

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

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.