Junior Software Engineer

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the cant be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge of primary technical discipline, e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer science to support research, planning, development, design, analysis, production, maintenance, and operation of devices, equipment, complex systems, or processes;
• Design activities generally involve customer specifications, constraints, operating environments, and autonomous, unattended operation;
• State-of-the-art product development activities may require modification and extension of existing methods and may require advanced techniques and/or tools.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in in the discipline area of Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Software Engineering, or Management of Information Technology;
• At least 0-3 years of related experience;
• Requires broad knowledge of several fields and extensive knowledge of own specialty Analysis, design, programming, and modification of computer programs for software products and customer applications. Develops overall system architecture, program specifications, and system test procedure. Converts project specifications and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. Write code and complete programming, testing and debugging of applications. Determines forms, procedures and other documentation needed for the installation and maintenance of application programs.
• Key skills and abilities: Skilled in high-level programming languages, e.g., C/C++, Java, Visual Basic, FORTRAN. Familiar with using Computer-Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) tools and Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Joint Application Development (JAD) methods
• Must demonstrate solid judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation and/or modification of methodologies and tools
• Eligible for a Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Basic understanding of satellites and ground systems concepts through experience or education
• Technical Documentation Skills
• Active Secret Clearance