Ignite Software Engineer - Entry-Level | Fast-Track Tech

Peraton

Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 51,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Peraton in Blacksburg, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to join the Ignite Innovator Program at the Technology and Engineering Strategic Delivery Center. You’ll contribute to projects across communications, space, cybersecurity, defense, health, and mobile while growing your technical leadership.

The two-year Ignite Innovator program provides hands-on training, mentorship, and experience across the software lifecycle in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field.
0-2+ years of experience working as a software engineer.
Experience programming in Java, or a similar language, and a solid foundation in object-oriented development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test leading edge technology solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, information management systems, cloud computing, and mobility.
Work in a collaborative, team-oriented Agile software development environment to help shape the direction of the project.
Support the software engineering life-cycle in areas such as requirements/story development, software architecture and design, software development, and unit/component testing.