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Mid-Level / Software Engineer / Space Communications Program

Peraton

Las Cruces, NM
Full Time
Senior
80k-128k
15 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. Your role in this position will include software requirements gathering, software design, development, troubleshooting and debugging. Peraton is the prime contractor on the SENSE contract for NASA at the White Sands Complex near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Operating here are two functionally identical satellite ground terminals: The White Sands Ground Terminal, and the second TDRSS Ground Terminal. These two terminals ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations, NASA's orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), customer spacecraft (satellites), and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. The WSC also serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists who then use the daily influx of data to expand our ever-growing knowledge of the 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.
  • 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, 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.

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, C++, or Java.
  • Experience working with software design principles.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

  • Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000.

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. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 14, 2025
Salary80k-128k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Peraton

Website

peraton.com

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Industry

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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