Software Developer - SME

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Software Developer - SME to support mission-critical aviation programs under the BNATCS contract. You will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications powering aviation operations and modernization efforts for U.S.

airspace. You will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions used by millions of passengers and aviation professionals daily.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Public Trust clearance ability.
• Diverse education/experience combinations accepted as listed.

Responsibilities

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.
• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.
• Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.
• Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
• Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.
• Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.
• Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

RESTful APIs

Microservices

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Master's degree + 10 years experience

Associate's degree + 14 years experience

HS diploma/equivalent + 16 years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

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.

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Software Developer - SME to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System. In this role, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications that support aviation operations and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that directly impact millions of passengers and aviation professionals every day. If you are driven by innovation, quality, and mission impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to systems that power safe and efficient airspace operations nationwide.

Work Location

• This position is 100% on-site located in Herndon VA.

In this position, you will:

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.


• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.


• Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.


• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.


• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.


• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.


• Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.


• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.


• Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.


• Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.


• Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.


• Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.


• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.


• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.


• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Demonstrated experience in software development using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar.


• Experience designing and developing applications in cloud or hybrid environments.


• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.


• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working within microservices architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.


• Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.


• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.


• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).


• Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).


• Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.


• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.


• Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO

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