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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.\nResponsibilities\nThe 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.\nOur Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join their diverse team in Layton, UT.\nLocation: On-site in Layton, UT\nIn this role, you will:\nPerform assessments of systems, reviewing software with a focus on finding flaws and suggesting possible improvements.\nPerform code examination, analysis, and testing.\nPotentially work with system simulators and statistical analysis.\nReview and analyze systems, platforms, applications, and their interfaces to quickly acquire system knowledge to understand the design and functionality.\nIdentify the hardware and software portions of systems for safety and mission critical functionality.\nPerform 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.\nIdentify requirements, design, and test procedures that will ensure the system will perform as expected.\nDocument analysis performed with resulting anomalies identified.\nPresent findings to peers, customers, and management.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor of Science (STEM) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math or Physics. \nExperience and/or coursework in any object-oriented programming language.\nAbility to identify logic errors, code inconsistencies and inefficiencies, safety hazards associated with software and/or hardware design languages, code design, and requirement specifications.\nTechnical writing experience and the ability to write technically and grammatically correct documentation.\nMust be self-directed and able to work independently and with a team.\nMust be able to multi-task.\nU.S. citizenship required.\nAbility to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with Object-Oriented Programming languages\nExperience with Integrated Development Environments\nExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)\nTarget Salary Range\n$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\nPeraton 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.\nApplication Statements\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. 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