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The role blends software engineering, systems engineering, and DevSecOps practices, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The engineer will participate in requirements gathering, development, testing, CI/CD operations, security compliance, documentation, and customer support across both legacy and modernized environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nPerform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to develop telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) software solutions.\nDesign, develop, test, and troubleshoot mission-critical software supporting NASA ground terminal operations.\nDevelop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and related automation tooling.\nImplement secure, automated deployment workflows supporting containerized applications such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.\nEnsure compliance with NASA security, safety, and mission assurance requirements, including cybersecurity policies and configuration standards.\nSupport accreditation and assessment processes aligned with NASA procedural requirements.\nConduct static code analysis and automated testing using tools.\nManage hybrid infrastructures including Linux/Windows systems, virtualization platforms.\nProvide hands-on technical support to NASA operators and mission teams.\nDocument system configurations, software changes, and operational procedures.\nCollaborate with Agile development teams to improve system reliability and performance.\n#HIRE4SENSE\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field and 2 years experience.\nExperience developing software in Linux, Unix, or Windows environments.\nProficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Groovy, Kotlin, C++, or Ada.\nExperience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.\nHands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).\nProficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.\n Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter. \nYou must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.\nMust be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) related to IT security, software assurance, or systems engineering.\nExperience developing modern frameworks such as Spring Boot, Angular, or Vue.\nExperience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Test Automation Framework).\nExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.\nExperience working with SQL databases or legacy systems such as OpenVMS.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer-support skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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.\nTarget Salary Range\n$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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