Manager, Software Engineering / Active Secret

Peraton; Illinois; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager for Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The role leads design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software systems, requiring strong technical leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance and interface specifications.

The position demands 10+ years in software engineering, supervisory experience, and a Secret clearance, with citizenship as a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Supervisory or technical lead experience.
• Strong background in software design, development, testing, and integration.
• Demonstrated experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to apply scientific methods and mathematical models to engineering tasks.
• Experience coordinating system installations and ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software systems and applications.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and provide strong technical leadership.
• Direct planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems within time and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, hardware engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to define architecture and ensure performance and interface specifications.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical modeling to evaluate software design decisions.
• Oversee system installations and ensure adherence to software standards; monitor equipment functionality and drive process improvements.
• May design and develop compilers, assemblers, utilities, and operating systems as required.

Skills

Software design

Software development

Team leadership

System integration

Scientific methods

Job description

Manager, Software Engineering / Active Secret

Job Locations

US-IL-Scott AFB

Requisition Information

• Requisition ID: 2026-170043
• Position Category: Information Technology
• Clearance: Secret

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an expereinced Software Engineering Manager.

Location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

Description:

• The Software Engineering Manager oversees the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software systems and applications.
• This role requires strong technical leadership, the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, and deep expertise in electronic data processing software engineering.
• The manager conducts research and directs teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems. Responsibilities include determining user and system needs, analyzing technical capabilities, and evaluating solutions for feasibility within time and budget constraints.
• The Software Engineering Manager collaborates closely with systems analysts, hardware engineers, programmers, and other technical stakeholders to define system architecture, resolve technical challenges, and ensure performance requirements and interface specifications are met.
• The manager applies scientific analysis and mathematical modeling to evaluate the impacts and outcomes of software design decisions.
• This role also oversees system installations, ensures adherence to software standards, monitors equipment functionality, and supports continuous improvement across development processes.
• The manager may be responsible for designing and developing compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems as required.

Note

• If the selected candidate is already supporting the program, they will maintain an Individual Contributor (IC) designation while functioning as an Engineering Manager.
• If the candidate is not currently on the program, they must also compete for and be selected into an open IC role on that program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Supervisory or technical lead experience.
• Strong background in software design, development, testing, and integration.
• Demonstrated experience working with systems analysts, hardware engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to apply scientific methods and mathematical models to engineering tasks.
• Experience coordinating system installations and ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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

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