Software Engineering, Associate Herndon, VA

Peraton is seeking Entry-level Software Engineers in our Herndon VA location to support a large software development classified program developing operating and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. Program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with effort to develop and deliver modernized cloud native microservice-based products. Team applies Agile methodology DevOps principles and behavior and test-driven development practices.

The target start date for this position is Summer 2027 after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance as dictated by the government program.

Responsibilities:

• Candidate will apply agile development processes to implement features as defined by user stories 3-week Sprints/3 Month Spins.
• Development using Java full stack.
• Develop/maintain platform related applications and libraries.
• Develop/maintain existing applications as requirements are requested and when updates are required.
• Candidate will resolve database issues and create new features/functionality for existing database.

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Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph prior to starting.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering or related technical or scientific fields such as engineering physics mathematics operations research engineering management information technology management information systems or related STEM degree program and 0-2 years of experience.
• May/June 2027 grads are welcome to apply.
• Strong foundational knowledge working with Java OOP development.
• Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• An already active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 3.0 and above GPA.
• Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering life-cycle.
• Previous hands-on experience through coursework or internships.
• Previous hands-on coding experience with Python Angular Postgres & SQL.

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.