Senior Systems/Software Engineer

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems / Software Engineer to join the NAVTAC II program in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting FAA navigation, landing, and lighting systems, and providing software assurance, operational analysis and risk assessment for satellite navigation systems.

The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate software development and compliance, scope projects, and advise on documentation and updates to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with software specification, requirements development and traceability.
• Knowledge of C, C++ and object‑oriented development in UNIX environments.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and study complex system requirements and manage software development using formal specifications and IBM Rational tools.
• Evaluate development/maintenance of software programs and related hardware in a multi‑disciplinary systems engineering team.
• Interpret requirements and design specs to code and test; participate in total systems engineering development.
• Conduct audits for RTCA DO‑178B/278/254 software assurance and complex electronic devices compliance.
• Provide technical support for new software‑intensive procurements and estimate costs/schedules.
• Advise the government on acceptance of technical documentation and contractor software updates.
• Support Best Practices documentation across products and deliverables.

Skills

C

C++

Object‑Oriented

UNIX

Education

BS/BA in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related

Tools

DOORS

ClearCase/ClearQuest

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems / Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Navigation Technical Assistance Contract II (NAVTAC II) program based out of Arlington, VA. This team supports FAA in the planning, research, development, implementation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the FAA's navigation, landing, and lighting systems.

The Senior Systems / Software Engineer will provide technical support to the customer in acquiring software systems, conducting software assurance activities, operational analysis and risk analysis for satellite-based navigation systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplined systems engineering team to evaluate the development and maintenance of software programs and related hardware.
  • Analyzes and studies complex system requirements.
  • Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques, and IBM Rational Suite of tools.
  • Interprets software requirements and design specifications to code and tests.
  • Participate in team activities related to total systems engineering development and implementation.
• Conduct audits and audit related activities of the newly developed and maintained software systems in accordance with RTCA DO-178B/278/254 software assurance and complex electronic devices requirements.
• Provide technical support to contract development and proposal evaluation for new software-intensive procurements.
• Estimates software development costs and schedule.
• Advises the government upon request on the acceptance and approval of technical documentation, contractor developed software systems and updates.
• Supports Best Practices documentation development, reporting and implementation related to all products, studies and deliverables.

Work Location: Arlington, VA.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related discipline
• Experience in software specification, requirements development and traceability, design, code, and unit test, performance analysis, test case/procedure development, and test assessment in accordance with Government/Industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of C, C++, and object-oriented development in UNIX-based workstation or PC environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in developing and using models and simulations to verify and validate developed software.
• Aerospace industry experience to include two years of specialized navigation experience.
• Software development, analysis, and testing experience with highly complex, real-time, safety critical software systems for aviation and navigation systems.
• System Safety/Software assurance experience.
• US Government acquisition management experience.
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-178B/278 Software Considerations guidelines.
• Familiarity with DOORS, ClearCase/ClearQuest or equivalent.

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO

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