Software / Systems Engieer

Peraton•Huntsville, AL

4h•$66,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Software-Systems Engineer for an onsite role in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting the Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) program. The role supports the software team across several high-visibility ASE programs as a software and systems subject matter expert, contributing to military missile detection and evasion technology. The position provides software expertise and program-management support for ASE products. It supports complex systems through analysis, design, development, integration, training, testing, documentation, implementation, operation, and support. The engineer reviews vendor software deliverables and artifacts, supports design reviews, facilitates Agile software planning with vendors, and verifies interoperability between systems. The role also supports software growth efforts involving FACE, MOSA, and MBSE, and resolves highly complex technical problems. The target salary range is $66,000–$106,000. Salary is determined by factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, 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.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret DoD clearance.
Minimum experience/education combinations: 7 years with an AS/AA, 5 years with a BS/BA, or 3 years with an MS/MA.
Complete understanding of the software development life cycle.
Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings.
Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
Understanding of system software interfaces, requirements, and interoperability with other systems.
Fluency with the Microsoft Office toolset.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodology.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a DoD acquisition project management office.
Experience with software or systems design for DoD systems.

Responsibilities

Provide software knowledge and program-management support for all ASE products.
Assist with analysis, design, development, integration, training, testing, documentation, implementation, operation, and support of complex systems.
Provide briefings on software development status.
Understand system interfaces and interoperability with external systems.
Work with vendors and facilitate Agile software planning.
Review vendor software CDRLs and artifacts, including software development plans, requirements, design documents, and test plans.
Support SRR, PDR, and CDR design reviews as a software subject matter expert for the ASE engineering team.
Test and verify interoperability between systems.
Understand system software requirements.
Work with vendors to understand capabilities and performance requirements.
Analyze user needs and limitations to determine feasible solutions.
Understand the impact of software on system use and installation.
Provide overarching support for software and product teams.
Support software growth efforts involving FACE, MOSA, and MBSE.
Resolve highly complex problems using technical knowledge, conceptualization, reasoning, and interpretation.