Software Engineer Lead

Peraton•Herndon, VA

About The Position

The Resilient Missile Warning/Missile Tracking (Resilient MWT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) program provides a capability-based, phased delivery approach to meet the operational objective system that fully satisfies the Missile Warning (MW) and Missile Defense (MD) Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Capability Development Document (CDD ). This role directly supports Space Systems Command (SSC) within the Epoch 2 Ground Management and Integration effort, contributing to the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced ground systems for OPIR mission operations. The Software Developer Technical Lead will serve as the senior technical authority for software development activities supporting the Epoch 2 Ground Management and Integration effort. This individual will guide the engineering team in designing, developing, integrating, and delivering mission critical software solutions for the Resilient MWT MEO program. The Technical Lead will collaborate closely with the Chief O &I Engineer and work closely with Peraton engineering teams, other functional teams, government stakeholders, and subcontractor personnel to ensure technical excellence and alignment with program objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or related field
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
A minimum of 12 years experience with a BS/BA, Ten years with MS/MA
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar
Experience using Jira and Confluence
Experience leading technical teams in complex, mission critical environments
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with distributed systems, real-time processing, or ground-system architectures
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with space or missile defense programs, especially OPIR or SSC programs
Knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe
Experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or government cloud environments)
Background in systems engineering or integration of complex multi vendor systems

Responsibilities

Lead software development activities across the full life-cycle, including architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for software development within the Epoch 2 Ground Management and Integration effort.
Define and maintain software architecture that supports scalable, resilient, and secure ground system capabilities.
Ensure software development teams align and follow Agile software development processes
Provide technical direction and mentor-ship to a team of software developers and subcontractor personnel.
Coordinate with systems engineering teams to ensure software solutions align with system requirements, interfaces, and mission needs.
Oversee integration of software components into larger ground system architectures, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Confirm compliance with cybersecurity, DevSecOps , and SSC standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Support Agile planning and execution models to includ e sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews.
Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for quality, maintainability, and reliability.
Prepare and deliver technical documentation including design artifacts, interface control documents, and test plans.
Collaborate with the Program Manager to track progress, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery of milestones.
Engage with government stakeholders to clarify requirements, present technical solutions, and support decision making