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Software Engineer

Peraton
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 24, 2026

Software Engineer
Job Locations

US-VA-Quantico | US-DC-Washington




Requisition ID
2026-166136

Position Category
Information Technology

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly



Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software to support mission-critical systems while working in dynamic and collaborative environments. The candidate will be responsible for creating tools, frameworks, and visualizations to meet demanding program deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

    Lead the design and implementation of secure application architectures aligned with mission goals.
  • Develop software using programming languages such as Python, R, C++, and SQL.
  • Support advanced data analytics with tools like Apache, Hadoop, SAS, Tableau, and PowerBI.
  • Partner with program managers and operational teams to automate workflows and improve software quality.
  • Create APIs to enable seamless integration of mission-critical algorithms and enterprise systems.


Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in an area relevant to the position with 6+ years of relevant experience. AN Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
  • Advanced understanding of software design frameworks, Agile development, and automation tools (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins).
  • Proficiency in software development for intelligence systems or similar domains.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.



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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.


EEO

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