Cyber Software Engineering, Associate - Annapolis Junction, MD

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking Associate Software Engineers to support our Cyber Mission business unit located in Annapolis Junction, MD. The target start date for this position is Summer 2027, after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance, as dictated by the government program.

The Software Engineer will become a member of a mature software development effort. The development effort uses Agile methods to assign, track and manage software activities and requirements within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/ polygraph security clearance.
• Strong foundational programming knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with: Java or other object-oriented language; Python; Agile methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.

Skills

Java

Python

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Maven

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking Associate Software Engineers to support our Cyber Mission business unit located in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The target start date for this position is Summer 2027, after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance, as dictated by the government program.

The Software Engineer will become a member of a mature software development effort. The development effort uses Agile methods to assign, track and manage software activities and requirements within the team. This position will allow an early career software developer to develop and broaden their skills in a number of languages.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements


• Debug existing software and correct defects


• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards


• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features


• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments


• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
  
  
  
  • May 2027 grads are welcome to apply.
  
  
  
  


• US Citizenship.


• Ability to obtain an TS/SCI w/ polygraph security clearance and maintenance of clearance.


• Strong foundational programming knowledge.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Java or other object-oriented language
  
  
  • Python
  
  
  • Agile methods and tools
  
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • AWS cloud technologies
  
  
  • Using Maven, Git and Jenkins environments
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work in a team environment; good communication and collaboration skills; self-starter.


• A 3.0 and above GPA.

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

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.