External Job Posting Title Associate Systems Engineer

Peraton; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join their team in Layton, UT. This role involves evaluating software for nuclear weapon systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and identifying potential improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, demonstrate skills in object-oriented programming, and be able to perform technical assessments independently. A competitive salary range of $51,000 to $82,000 is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (STEM) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math or Physics.
• Experience in object-oriented programming and technical writing.
• Ability to identify logic errors and document findings correctly.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and suggest improvements.
• Analyze software for safety compliance and efficiency.
• Document analysis results and present findings.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Integrated Development Environments

Job description

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)

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

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