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$80k – $128k per year
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In office (Herndon)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Peraton scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Peraton.com is the corporate site for Peraton which is a national security and technology company serving government and critical infrastructure customers. It provides mission support systems engineering cyber space and communications solutions along with specialized services for defense intelligence civil and commercial sectors.
Backed by Veritas Capital

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer.

This position is onsite in Herndon, VA.

This role will perform the following but not limited too:

  • Conducts research in design, development, testing and utilization of electronic data processing software.
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Ensures software standards are met.
  • Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
  • Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
  • Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.

Qualifications

  • 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
  • Must have Security + certification.
  • Must have active clearance or ability to obtain Public Trust
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Experience with Java, J2EE software engineering
  • Experience with design and development
  • Experience with system installations

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.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.

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