DoD Software Engineer for Space & Missile Defense

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking qualified Software Engineers to support NORAD/USSPACECOM operations at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex. The role involves developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining mission-critical applications in classified DoD environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and expertise in Java or Python, Agile, and DevSecOps. Collaboration across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s with required years of experience in relevant DoD/IC domains.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility required.
• Experience with DoD/IC space, missile defense, or C2 environments.
• Proficiency in Java or Python and integration/testing/troubleshooting.
• Experience with Agile development and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience on Linux and/or Windows development environments.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain mission-critical software.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies; support design reviews and demos.
• Support software integration across distributed systems and enterprise environments.
• Create technical documentation, interface definitions, and deployment procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and operational issues.
• Contribute to secure coding practices and compliance in classified environments.
• Support modernization, scalability, and performance improvements.

Skills

Java

Python

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Git/GitLab/Jenkins

Agile

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree +5 years

Master’s +3 years

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Peraton is seeking qualified Software Engineers to support NORAD/USSPACECOM operations at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex. The role involves developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining mission-critical applications in classified DoD environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and expertise in Java or Python, Agile, and DevSecOps. Collaboration across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams is essential.