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 2025, 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
• 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 in creating new features/functionality for existing databases

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.
• Bachelor’s 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 2025 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.
• Must be local to Herndon, VA as work is on-site daily.

Desired Qualifications:

• An already existing/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, and SQL.
• Experience working within Linux environments.

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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.