Peraton is hiring a Software Data Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup MD. As a Data Scientist on our team you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.
As a Software Data Engineer you will develop maintain and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon AI-related requirements. You will develop software solutions for AI-driven automation and efficiency gains and design develop and deploy scalable AI/ML models and tools tailored to the operational needs of the customer. You will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement mission requirements into technical solutions. #MDFSP #AJCM
Qualifications
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or appropriate field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of demonstrated experience in Software Engineering OR
Masters or PhD degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or appropriate field from an accredited college or university and zero (0) years of experience OR
Six (6) years of Software Engineering experience with a high school diploma or GED would also be acceptable.
Experience with Prompt Engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
Able to work in a collaborative environment as a team player.
Familiarity with commercial and open-source AI/ML frameworks and platforms
Experience designing fine-tuning and deploying large language models (LLMs)
Ability to analyze data structures and data objects
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 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
$104000 - $166000. 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 individuals 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is hiring a Software Data Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup MD. As a Data Scientist on our team you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 ho...
Responsibilities
Peraton is hiring a Software Data Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup MD. As a Data Scientist on our team you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.
As a Software Data Engineer you will develop maintain and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon AI-related requirements. You will develop software solutions for AI-driven automation and efficiency gains and design develop and deploy scalable AI/ML models and tools tailored to the operational needs of the customer. You will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement mission requirements into technical solutions. #MDFSP #AJCM
Qualifications
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or appropriate field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of demonstrated experience in Software Engineering OR
Masters or PhD degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or appropriate field from an accredited college or university and zero (0) years of experience OR
Six (6) years of Software Engineering experience with a high school diploma or GED would also be acceptable.
Experience with Prompt Engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
Able to work in a collaborative environment as a team player.
Familiarity with commercial and open-source AI/ML frameworks and platforms
Experience designing fine-tuning and deploying large language models (LLMs)
Ability to analyze data structures and data objects
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 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
$104000 - $166000. 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 individuals 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.
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
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