Mid-Level / Software Engineer / Space Communications Program

Peraton

Las Cruces, NM

Full Time

Senior

80k-128k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Peraton has an immediate opening for a mid-senior 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 satellite ground terminal environment supporting NASA's TDRSS system. The position supports operations that ensure uninterrupted communications between ground stations, satellites, and control centers, contributing to expanding knowledge of Earth and the universe.

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
5+ 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
5+ years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
US Citizenship and proof of citizenship

Benefits & Perks

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000 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 daily.

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