Associate Systems Engineer

Peraton; Hill Air Force Base (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer for the NSCCA program to support Air Force nuclear safety. The role focuses on assessing embedded software, performing code analysis, and verifying safety requirements on critical systems at the Layton, UT site.

The successful candidate will work with a diverse team, conduct testing, and present findings to stakeholders. Required are a STEM degree, OOP experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS STEM degree in a relevant field.
• Experience or coursework in object-oriented programming.
• Ability to identify logic errors and safety hazards in software/hardware design.
• Technical writing ability for clear documentation.
• Self-directed, able to work independently and in a team.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess systems and review software to find flaws and suggest improvements.
• Perform code examination, analysis, and testing.
• Work with system simulators and conduct statistical analysis.
• Review interfaces to understand design and function.
• Identify hardware/software portions for safety and mission criticality.
• Evaluate embedded software to verify correct implementation and safety.
• Define requirements, design, and test procedures to ensure performance.
• Document analyses and present findings to peers and management.

Skills

OOP programming

Technical writing

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math or Physics

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Tools

IDE

MBSE

Job description

Associate Systems Engineer

Job Locations

US-UT-Hill AFB

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program supports the Air Force's critical mission of ensuring the safety of nuclear weapon systems. We perform rigorous analysis and testing of nuclear weapon system software to ensure the system cannot violate the DoD Nuclear Surety standards.

Our Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join their diverse team in Layton, UT.

Location: On-site in Layton, UT

In this role, you will:

• Perform assessments of systems, reviewing software with a focus on finding flaws and suggesting possible improvements.
• Perform code examination, analysis, and testing.
• Potentially work with system simulators and statistical analysis.
• Review and analyze systems, platforms, applications, and their interfaces to quickly acquire system knowledge to understand the design and functionality.
• Identify the hardware and software portions of systems for safety and mission critical functionality.
• Perform detailed evaluation of embedded software to verify that software requirements are correctly implemented in the design and code of embedded computers and that the resulting code does not contain embedded safety hazards.
• Identify requirements, design, and test procedures that will ensure the system will perform as expected.
• Document analysis performed with resulting anomalies identified.
• Present findings to peers, customers, and management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science (STEM) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math or Physics.
• Experience and/or coursework in any object-oriented programming language.
• Ability to identify logic errors, code inconsistencies and inefficiencies, safety hazards associated with software and/or hardware design languages, code design, and requirement specifications.
• Technical writing experience and the ability to write technically and grammatically correct documentation.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently and with a team.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming languages
• Experience with Integrated Development Environments
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

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

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

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