UI Software Engineer
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Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 66000 - 106000
Posted on:
24 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.
Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.
At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.
Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a UI Software Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will influence national strategies and policies by guiding decisions on integrating next-generation technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) satellite navigation and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).Whether youre supporting safety validation efforts or leading teams on major FAA programs your work will directly impact the millions of passengers and aviation professionals who rely on safe efficient airspace operations every day.
In this position you will:
- Collaborate with leading experts in government academia and industry to address some of the most complex challenges in modern aviation.
- Contribute to critical research programs at premier facilities such as the William J. Hughes Technical Center where cutting-edge simulations and testing shape the National Airspace System (NAS).
- Bridge research and operational application ensuring innovative solutions are practical safe and ready for deployment across the aviation ecosystem.
- Conduct and guide research and development on technologies supporting the NAS airport infrastructure and air traffic management.
- Lead or contribute to design testing and innovation initiatives for next-generation aviation systems.
Why This Role Matters
The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As global air traffic grows and technology evolves research scientists and advisors are essential to ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of aviation advancements. Your expertise will directly influence the safety of millions of passengers improve operational efficiency and guide the adoption of next-generation technologies.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- 2-5 years of experience working as a software engineer focused on user interfaces
- Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering or a related field
- Experience working with front-end technologies such as HTML5 JavaScript and CSS along with JavaScript frameworks such as React Angular JQuery etc.
- Experience working with back-end technologies such as Java and Python especially for the development of APIs web services and web applications
- Prior experience working in an Agile software development environment
- Experience with professional software development practices such as source code management code reviews and testing
- A demonstrated ability to pick up new programming languages and technologies quickly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated independent detail oriented responsible team-player
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
- Advanced knowledge of aviation systems UAS integration AI applications or satellite navigation systems.
- Familiarity with FAA research environments or facilities like the William J. Hughes Technical Center.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations national airspace policies or international aviation standards (e.g. ICAO).
- Experience working with UX designers and other software engineers in a team setting
- Experience with front-end testing tools such as Cypress Jest and Selenium
- Experience with AWS development including EC2 API Gateway etc.
- Prior experience working with DevSecOps processes and tools
- Prior experience providing technical leadership to a team or mentoring to junior personnel
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Key Skills
- Front End
- CSS
- Balsamiq
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Web Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Jasmine
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDraw
- Selenium
- Computer Engineering
- Sketch
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
