Peraton is hiring a Software Engineer, Systems in Huntsville, AL. This role will be full time onsite. Peraton has a great opportunity to support the Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) program as a systems-software engineer. Working to help the military with missile detection and evade technology. This role works across several high visibility programs at ASE supporting the software team as a system/software SME.
What you'll do:
- Provide software knowledge and support for all ASE products (e.g., requirements, interfaces, development, architecture, test, and sustainment)
- Provide briefings of software development status
- Provide feedback related to system interfaces and external systems interoperability
- Work with and facilitate Agile SW planning with vendors
- Review vendor software CDRLs and artifacts (e.g., Software Development Plan, requirements, design documents, and test plans)
- Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) as a SW SME for the ASE engineering team
- Test and verify interoperability between systems
- Provide feedback on system software requirements
- Work with vendors to understand capabilities and performance requirements
- Analyze user needs and limitations to determine a feasible solution
- Provide assessment of software impacts to system use and installation
- Provide overarching support for the software and product teams
- Support software growth efforts (FACE, MOSA, MBSE)
What you'll need:
- Education: Minimum of 7 years with AS/AA; 5 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 3 years with MS/MA
- Clearance: Active Secret DoD Clearance
- Complete understanding of SW Development Life Cycle
- Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
- Understanding of system software interfaces, requirements, and interoperation with other systems
- Experience with embedded programing languages
- Fluency in the Microsoft Office toolset
- Knowledge of Agile SW development methodology
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a DoD acquisition project management office
- Software or systems design for DoD systems experience
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$80,000 - $128,000. 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
- Associate degree or equivalent education with at least 7 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education with at least 5 years of experience
- Master's degree or equivalent education with at least 3 years of experience
- Active Secret Department of Defense clearance
- Complete understanding of the software development life cycle
- Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
- Understanding of system software interfaces, requirements, and interoperability with other systems
- Experience with embedded programming languages
- Fluency with the Microsoft Office toolset
- Knowledge of Agile software development methodology
- Experience working in a Department of Defense acquisition project management office
- Software or systems design experience for Department of Defense systems
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
Why Work With Us
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