Ops Software Engineer - Space Programs

Peraton•Las Cruces, NM

4d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

The Dev/Sec/Ops Engineer will support mission-critical NASA ground system operations by designing, developing, securing, integrating, and maintaining software and systems that enable reliable telemetry, tracking, command, and data distribution services. The role blends software engineering, systems engineering, and DevSecOps practices, requiring strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. The engineer will participate in requirements gathering, development, testing, CI/CD operations, security compliance, documentation, and customer support across both legacy and modernized environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 10 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 8 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 5 years with PhD
Experience developing software in Linux, Unix, or Windows environments.
Proficiency in object‑oriented programming languages such as Java, Groovy, Kotlin, C++, or Ada.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
Hands‑on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter.
You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) related to IT security, software assurance, or systems engineering.
Experience developing modern frameworks such as Spring Boot, Angular, or Vue.
Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Test Automation Framework).
Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
Experience working with SQL databases or legacy systems such as OpenVMS.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer‑support skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission‑critical environment.

Responsibilities

Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to develop telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) software solutions.
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot mission‑critical software supporting NASA ground terminal operations.
Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and related automation tooling.
Implement secure, automated deployment workflows supporting containerized applications such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Ensure compliance with NASA security, safety, and mission assurance requirements, including cybersecurity policies and configuration standards.
Support accreditation and assessment processes aligned with NASA procedural requirements.
Conduct static code analysis and automated testing using tools.
Manage hybrid infrastructures including Linux/Windows systems, virtualization platforms.
Provide hands‑on technical support to NASA operators and mission teams.
Document system configurations, software changes, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with Agile development teams to improve system reliability and performance.