Entry-Level Software Engineer – Ignite Innovators Program

Peraton; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking entry-level Software Engineers to join the Ignite Innovators Program at our Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA locations. You will contribute to missions across cybersecurity, space, and cloud, gaining hands-on experience while you learn from mentors in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The program is a two-year technical leadership track designed to bridge college to a national-security career, with opportunities to rotate through projects and transition to Peraton mission sector

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field.
• Graduates with December 2026 or May/June 2027 are welcome to apply.
• 0-2+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience programming in Java, Python, C++, or a similar language with OO development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test leading edge technology solutions in cybersecurity, space, cloud, and related areas.
• Work in a collaborative Agile software development environment to help shape project direction.
• Support the software engineering life cycle from requirements to testing and delivery.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

OO design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Ansible

Rancher

Job description

Peraton is seeking entry-level Software Engineers to join the Ignite Innovators Program at our Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA locations. You will contribute to missions across cybersecurity, space, and cloud, gaining hands-on experience while you learn from mentors in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The program is a two-year technical leadership track designed to bridge college to a national-security career, with opportunities to rotate through projects and transition to Peraton mission sector