Software Engineering, Associate

Peraton is hiring Software Engineers, these roles are on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

The Software Engineer will support the Tomahawk Weapon Systems (TWS). Peraton develops five of the seven components of the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) the mission planning segment of the TWS. TMPC delivers precision targeting, route planning, mission distribution, and strike management capabilities for Tomahawk cruise missile operations, both ashore and afloat.

What You'll Do

Assist in the development and implementation of microservices architecture to modernize systems used by Navy personnel.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and contribute to solution delivery.
• Gain proficiency in technologies such as Angular, C#, and PostgreSQL, and contribute to the development of mission-critical applications.
• Learn and support containerization strategies to enable scalable deployment and maintain security standards.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with DevSecOps practices and Navy cybersecurity protocols.
• Participate in Agile development activities, following Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide project updates and address technical issues.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or a HS Degree with 4 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• Experience understanding of the software development lifecycle (through coursework, internships, or hands-on experience).
• Exposure to Windows and/or Linux development environments.
• Familiarity with Angular, C#, and .NET Core is a plus.
• Basic understanding of automated testing techniques.
• Interest in UI/UX principles and user-centered design.
• Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to modernizing legacy systems using microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum or SAFe development methodologies.

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.