Java Software Developer - Space Domain

Peraton is seeking a Java Software Developer in Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO to support Intelligence Community and DoD customers as part of a talented, high-performing team. As part of this team you will work with emerging service and distributed computing technologies for satellite situational awareness (SSA) data processing and distribution. 

The EMMETT program, a next gen Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Indications and Warning (I&W) system, establishes a repository of resident space objects (RSOs), finds RSOs of interest, and provides data to ground operators. The EMMETT team uses: programmatics, sensor modeling, and system engineering expertise to deliver this world-class SDA I&W system. 

What you'll do:

• Provide TS/SCI Java software development of modules. Some of these techniques include but are not limited to, event-driven or state-driven programming, error logging, and exception handling.
• Perform TS/SCI software analysis, architecture, engineering, and integration services at the unit, module, and system levels.
• Perform all aspects of software engineering support required to implement systems.
• Adhere to open standards and modern software development methodologies, including what is considered ‘best’ practices by Industry to the extent that operational requirements will allow.
• Provide technical reports, white papers and other documentation as required to documents findings of all software engineering service activities.

Required Qualifications:

• An associate's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR a master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of TS/SCI with the ability to pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Strong proficiency in Java, with a solid understanding of key design patterns and enterprise concepts such as messaging, security, and JPA.
• Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, is essential.
• Testing and Debugging: Experience creating JUnit tests, performing remote debugging (JDWP), and using Spring Framework annotations.
• Experience working with various databases—relational (e.g., PostgreSQL), object/document-based (e.g., MongoDB), and key/value-based (e.g., Redis)—including the ability to write and execute queries across these systems.
• Proficient in navigating Linux distributions, using common shell commands and file system operations.
• Experience with messaging systems such as ActiveMQ, Kafka, and integration frameworks like Apache Camel.
• Working knowledge of core web technologies including HTTP, HTML, REST, WebSocket, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Gerrit, and Git. Experience with Java development environments and build tools including IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code, Gradle, Maven, and Helm charts.
• Understanding of microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python, for automation or data processing tasks.
• Experience configuring web servers such as NGINX, Apache, or similar platforms, including basic setup and tuning.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks and preprocessors such as Bootstrap and Less, with an understanding of responsive design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi, including designing and managing data flows, processors, and process groups.
• Possession of an active CompTIA Security+ CE certification, or currently pursuing certification.
• Familiarity with Space Situational Awareness (SSA) domain, including experience working with astrodynamics toolkits such as Orekit, Hipparchus, and OD++.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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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.