Software Engineer

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III).   Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected mid to late 2026    Qualified candidates will help operate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program will provide an opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond   The Software Engineer will support development, integration, modernization, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical applications and services supporting NORAD and USSPACECOM operations within the Cheyenne Mountain Complex environment. This role will contribute to Agile software development activities across complex operational and developmental environments supporting space, missile warning, command-and-control, and enterprise mission systems. The ideal candidate will possess experience developing and integrating secure applications within classified DoD environments while collaborating closely with systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to improve mission capability, system performance, and operational reliability.  Please note this position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated award timeline aligned to program transition activities.  Responsibilities   Support software development activities across the full software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and modernization   Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance mission applications, backend services, APIs, automation capabilities, and operational tools   Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, and technical demonstrations   Support integration of software capabilities across distributed systems, mission applications, databases, and enterprise environments   Develop and maintain technical documentation, software designs, interface definitions, and deployment procedures   Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of software defects and operational issues   Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness   Support software testing, verification and validation activities, and operational readiness assessments   Participate in DevSecOps and CI/CD activities supporting secure software delivery pipelines   Support modernization and continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, maintainability, security, and system performance   Ensure compliance with security, configuration management, and software quality standards within classified operational environments   Qualifications Required Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree   Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required, ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access required  Experience developing software applications within DoD, Intelligence Community, space, missile defense, or command-and-control environments   Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar   Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities   Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and DevSecOps principles   Experience working within Linux and/or Windows development environments   Experience using version control and CI/CD tools such as Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar platforms   Ability to collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operational support teams   Desired Qualifications   Experience supporting NORAD, USSPACECOM, Space Force, missile warning, or space domain awareness missions   Experience supporting satellite ground systems, command-and-control systems, or enterprise mission systems   Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes   Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments   Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Maven, Gradle, or related development tools   Experience supporting software integration and testing activities in classified operational environments   Familiarity with cybersecurity and secure coding best practices   Security+ or other DoD 8140/8570 compliant certification preferred  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 $10