Scientific Applications Programmer supporting Unmanned Vehicle Systems

Peraton is looking for a Scientific Applications Programmer at Stennis Space Center, MS to join the team supporting and upgrading the software suite used for vehicle control and data exfiltration, processing, and analysis for unmanned undersea vehicles operated by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). Software modules were originally developed by Peraton, the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), and University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory (APL-UW).

What you will do:

Working in collaboration with NRL and APL-UW researchers and developers, NAVOCEANO personnel, and Peraton programmers, the successful candidate will be responsible for adding new features and capabilities to software modules.This is a full-time position on site at Stennis Space Center, MS. 

The candidate will provide expertise and direction in the development and/or modification of computer-based scientific and technical software systems. Uses expertise to design develop, code, test, and debug software.

• In this role, the candidate will maintain and upgrade software and processing systems in support of unmanned vehicle operations at the Naval Oceanographic Office
• The candidate will help with adding and improving methods for displaying and updating float metadata to the existing unmanned vehicle system
• Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives
• Provides analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases
• Plans and schedules projects with user, systems software, and computer center operations personnel, including the identification of objectives, time frames, costs, and manpower requirements
• Performs tasks necessary to ensure the identification and documentation of hazards within software systems using various analysis tools and techniques
• Reviews and evaluates systems and software for adherence to government directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria
• Some of the new features include:  improved database design to address scalability, synchronization between current processing systems, improved monitoring of processing and data flow, improving watch turnover reporting, implementing interfaces based on user roles, adding new customizable reports and implementing a more rich user interface

 

What you will need: 

 

Education/experience:

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree

 Required:

• Java programming
• JavaScript programming
• Web development experience (HTML, CSS, DOM, etc.)
• SQL databases (Postgres, Java H3)
• The ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

Desirable:

• Experience developing RESTful services and APIs.
• Experience with database design and optimization
• Experience with XML, JSON and netCDF data formats
• Experience with Agile program development environment
• Experience using JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, etc.)
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PHP, etc.)
• Experience using version control systems (git, svn)
• Experience with oceanographic sensors and data

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.

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as 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.

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