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$165k – $185k per year
Location
In office (Annapolis Junction)
Seniority
Principal · 12+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.

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Our service offering Whether you need remote field assistance, guidance in managing your company data, or custom software development, our service-oriented approach ensures a tailored solution that meets your unique needs.

Peterson Technologies has been the premier resource for mission-critical solutions through detailed analysis, strategic insight, extensive operational experience, and technical expertise. Today, we provide leading-edge data, network security software, and expert guidance to reduce exposure to information theft and augment protections for our customers systems. If you are looking to join a company that provides amazing benefits, a healthy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and talented subject matter experts, consider joining our team!

Job Description:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Requirements:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline OR four additional years’ software engineering experience

At least 7 years experience as a software engineer (at least 12 years’ experience if no Bachelor’s degree)

Required Skills:

Java, AWS, back end development

Qualifications

- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features

- Debug existing software and correct defects

- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.

Salary range = $165,000 - $185,000

Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.

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