Peraton

Senior Dev/Sec/Ops Software Engineer - Space Programs

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8 days ago
Las Cruces, NM, USASenior
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Base Salary

$104k - $166k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical TT&C software for NASA ground terminal operations.
  • Perform systems modeling, simulation, analysis, requirements gathering, and software integration.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and related automation tools.
  • Implement secure automated deployment workflows for Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift applications.
  • Support NASA security, safety, mission assurance, accreditation, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
  • Conduct static code analysis and automated testing.
  • Manage hybrid Linux and Windows infrastructures and virtualization platforms.
  • Provide hands-on technical support to NASA operators and mission teams.
  • Document system configurations, software changes, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with Agile development teams to improve reliability and performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field; candidates may qualify with a master’s degree or PhD and the corresponding experience requirement.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with a BS/BA, 8 years with an MS/MA, or 5 years with a PhD.
  • Experience developing software in Linux, Unix, or Windows environments.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Java, Groovy, Kotlin, C++, or Ada.
  • Experience with Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship are required.
  • Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements, software assurance, systems engineering, modern frameworks, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code, SQL databases, or OpenVMS is preferred.

Benefits

  • Target base salary range is $104,000–$166,000.
  • Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
  • The role requires access to a government worksite and the ability to maintain that access.

Tech Stack

AdaAngularAnsibleBashC++DockerGroovyJavaJenkinsKotlinKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPowerShellPythonSeleniumSpring BootSQLTerraformVue.jsWindows

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About Peraton

10,000+ employees

Peraton builds and integrates mission systems, cyber, space, and intelligence solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil agencies. It delivers enterprise IT, satellite and terrestrial communications, and spectrum management under government contracts. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and is privately held by Veritas Capital.

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