Space Domain Software Developer

Peraton

Chantilly, VA

Full Time

Senior

86k-138k

17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 national security and space domain operations.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based software components for high-availability, resilient applications.
Collaborate with fellow Software Engineers, product owners, data scientists, and Customer representatives to plan, design, and develop software.
Implement software solutions using a fast-paced Agile methodology, continuously iterating and enhancing capabilities.
Work with modern frameworks and tools, including Java, Spring Boot/Spring Framework, Angular/Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, MATLAB, Python and more.
Leverage CI/CD tools (i.e., GitLab, GitLab Pipelines) to continuously build, test, and integrate software with efficiency and precision.
Interface regularly with project managers and customers, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively to integrate space domain knowledge into a cutting edge solution.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with a BS/BA degree; OR 3+ years of experience with MS/MA degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Experience developing software using MATLAB, with the ability to read code and identify processes to create usable code from existing products.
Experience developing software using Python, with the ability to translate MATLAB code into Python tools.
Experience developing software using Java, with the ability to integrate MATLAB and Python tools.
Understanding of orbital dynamics including orbit determination, station keeping, and collision avoidance.
Ability to read and understand ephemeris and Two Line Element (TLE) Sets.
Familiarization with and ability to apply orbital dynamics and space operations.
Backend development experience with Python, Java, or similar languages.
Hands-on experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar.
Experience with GitLab (Pipelines, Automated CI/CD, SonarQube, SAST, Code Scanning, NexusIQ, Dependency Scanning).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice to Have

Experience with agile development process.
Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence).
Experience with the SDA Tap Lab tool suite.
Experience on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Next Generation Applications (NGA).
Experience developing microservices with Spring Boot.
Experience developing Java REST services.
Familiarity with Agile SAFe 5.0/6.0 methodology.
Experience on DevOps, and tools like Jenkins, Maven, Bitbucket, Jira.
Experience in developing/deploying solutions to AWS Cloud (S3, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk).
Messaging Platforms experience (Rocketchat).

Qualifications

Educational background with a BS/BA or MS/MA degree as specified in requirements.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical plans.
Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
Fertility treatment support.
Support for employee growth and development.

Working at Peraton

Peraton is committed to employee growth, innovation, and national security. The company values solving complex challenges and supporting mission-critical operations across multiple domains, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

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