Associate Systems Engineer

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program supports the Air Force's critical mission of ensuring the safety of nuclear weapon systems. We perform rigorous analysis and testing of nuclear weapon system software to ensure the system cannot violate the DoD Nuclear Surety standards.

Our Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join their diverse team in Layton, UT.

Location: On-site in Layton, UT

In this role, you will:

• Perform assessments of systems, reviewing software with a focus on finding flaws and suggesting possible improvements.
• Perform code examination, analysis, and testing.
• Potentially work with system simulators and statistical analysis.
• Review and analyze systems, platforms, applications, and their interfaces to quickly acquire system knowledge to understand the design and functionality.
• Identify the hardware and software portions of systems for safety and mission critical functionality.
• Perform detailed evaluation of embedded software to verify that software requirements are correctly implemented in the design and code of embedded computers and that the resulting code does not contain embedded safety hazards.
• Identify requirements, design, and test procedures that will ensure the system will perform as expected.
• Document analysis performed with resulting anomalies identified.
• Present findings to peers, customers, and management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science (STEM) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math or Physics.
• Experience and/or coursework in any object-oriented programming language.
• Ability to identify logic errors, code inconsistencies and inefficiencies, safety hazards associated with software and/or hardware design languages, code design, and requirement specifications.
• Technical writing experience and the ability to write technically and grammatically correct documentation.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently and with a team.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming languages
• Experience with Integrated Development Environments
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. 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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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