Jr. level / Software Engineer / Space Communications Program

Peraton

Las Cruces, NM

Full Time

Entry Level

51k-82k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Peraton has an immediate opening for a junior level Software Engineer who will join our team at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, NM. The role involves software requirements gathering, design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging within a space communications environment supporting NASA's satellite ground terminals and data relay systems. The position contributes to ensuring uninterrupted satellite communications and data distribution for scientific and operational purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Performs systems modeling, simulation and analysis to provide appropriate telemetry, tracking, and command software solutions.
Provides input for documentation of new or existing programs to ensure information accessibility, as required.
Participates in designing, developing, troubleshooting and analyzing software programs that operate with hardware systems.
Assists in customizing purchased applications and assists in maintaining program libraries and manuals based on research and customer needs.
Provides feedback and reports to management on the status and availability of software and hardware to ensure proper functioning.
Works with customer(s) to provide hands-on first level support.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related technical field and 0-2 years of relative experience.
The ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
Security Clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.

Nice to Have

Experience in software engineering with OpenVMS or Linux or Windows operating systems.
Experience with SQL databases.
Experience working with object-oriented coding languages such as Ada or C++ or Java.
Experience working with software design principles.
A willingness to learn and remain agile in a dynamic environment.
The ability to work in a team environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills for design, creation and testing of software.
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related technical field.
0-2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

Target salary range of $51,000 - $82,000 based on experience and other factors.

Working at Peraton

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. Our employees solve the most daunting challenges facing our customers, contributing to global safety and security.

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