Space Domain Software Developer

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Software Developer to support the design and development and integration of cutting-edge software tools that utilize photometric data in the pursuit of analysis of objects at low earth orbit to provide valuable insight into routine operations, to track and maintain custody, and protect assets.

 

As part of our innovative team, you will work with advanced development tools, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and play a key role in developing state-of-the-art operational systems to inform and enable the space warfighter. Be part of something greater, as you work to design, develop software solutions that make a difference.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, Develop, Deploy: Support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based software components for high-availability, resilient applications.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Collaborate with fellow Software Engineers, product owners, data scientists, and Customer representatives to plan, design, and develop software.
• Agile Development: Implement software solutions using a fast-paced Agile methodology, continuously iterating and enhancing capabilities.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Work with modern frameworks and tools, including Java, Spring Boot/Spring Framework, Angular/Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, MATLAB, Python and more.
• Continuous Integration & Delivery: Leverage CI/CD tools (i.e. GitLab, GitLab Pipelines) to continuously build, test, and integrate software with efficiency and precision.
• Customer Engagement: 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.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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 lie of a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience developing software using MATLAB – ability to read code and identify processes to create usable code from existing products
• Experience developing software using Python – ability to translate MATLAB code in python tools
• Experience developing software using JAVA – requires 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; MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar
• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with agile development process
• 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, etc
• Experience in developing/deploying solutions to AWS Cloud (S3, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk and other AWS modules)
• Messaging Platforms (Rocketchat)

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. 

Peraton Overview

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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.