Ignite Innovator: Entry‑Level Software Engineer

Peraton; Herndon (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 located in Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA. The program offers hands-on training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on missions across national security sectors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2+ years of software engineering experience with Java, Python, or C++, and a solid OO foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field.
• 0-2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience programming in Java, Python, C++, or similar language with OO design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test leading-edge technology solutions in cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, information management, cloud computing, and AI/ML.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented Agile software development environment.
• Support the software engineering life cycle including requirements, design, development, and testing.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Object-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Rancher

Ansible

Job description

Peraton is seeking entry-level Software Engineers to join the Ignite Innovators Program located in Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA. The program offers hands-on training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on missions across national security sectors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2+ years of software engineering experience with Java, Python, or C++, and a solid OO foundation.