Senior Software Engineer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development activities for a satellite ground system development program, ensuring the successful implementation and operation of mission-critical software applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all software development efforts supporting the design, development, integration, and sustainment of Satellite Ground Station Command and Control applications
• Serve as the technical lead for the software team, providing direction, oversight, and coordination across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ensure software development processes are executed in accordance with corporate engineering standards, industry best practices, and program requirements
• Lead the integration of a COTS satellite ground system control application into the program's overall system architecture
• Translate program and system-level requirements into detailed software implementation plans and development tasks
• Assign tasks, manage team workload, and monitor execution to ensure milestones and deliverables are met
• Track and communicate software development status, risks, and technical issues to program leadership
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, integration and test, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure end-to-end system compatibility
• Guide architecture decisions, technical approaches, and design trade studies to resolve complex technical challenges
• Oversee development, debugging, testing, and documentation of software components written in Java, C++, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Groovy, Bash, XML, and related technologies
• Ensure automated testing strategies and continuous integration practices are implemented and maintained
• Support release planning, roadmap development, and level-of-effort estimation for program execution
• Drive Agile development practices and effective use of development tools such as JIRA and CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor and develop software engineers, fostering technical excellence and engineering discipline within the team
• Ensure compliance with program quality, cybersecurity, configuration management, and documentation requirements

Requirements:

• Active Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain)
• BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related technical discipline with: 12+ years of relevant experience, OR MS with 10+ years of experience, OR PhD with 7+ years of experience
• 4 years of additional experience may substitute in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience leading software development teams on complex technical programs
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment
• Experience integrating complex systems or COTS software into larger enterprise or mission systems
• Experience developing software in one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Groovy, XML
• Experience with modern software development and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with common development tools including Git, Gradle, Ant, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile development environments
• Extensive experience working with Windows operating systems
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit or similar)
• Experience with VHDL and development of Linux RHEL drivers
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA and Confluence
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting satellite ground systems, mission operations systems, or space systems software
• Experience integrating or deploying COTS satellite command and control platforms
• Experience leading software development on large government or aerospace programs
• Experience with system integration, hardware/software interface development, or distributed systems
• Experience establishing or improving development processes on new programs
• Experience supporting program startup or early development phases