- Salary
- $80k – $128k
- Location
- Huntsville, AL, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a talented Software Developer to join our Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team. In this pivotal role, you’ll design, develop, integrate, and test advanced threat missile and radar simulation models that drive high-fidelity defense simulations. Your work will directly support national security missions by delivering realistic, validated models that enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
What You’ll Do
Design and develop high-fidelity threat missile and radar simulation models that accurately replicate real-world systems and behaviors.
Enhance, maintain, and optimize existing models using advanced modeling and simulation tools to meet Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) delivery schedules.
Integrate threat models into the JSE simulation architecture, performing detailed integration and regression testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
Analyze simulation outputs, validate model performance against empirical data, and refine systems to achieve greater realism and predictive accuracy.
Leverage technical data packages and intelligence sources to inform model development and support test planning and execution.
Why Join Peraton
At Peraton, you’ll contribute to mission-critical innovation that strengthens national defense. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge simulation technologies, collaborate with top engineers and defense experts, and make a direct impact on the success of U.S. and allied missions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in C++ or MATLAB/Simulink, with hands-on experience in software development and model implementation.
Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as JIRA, GitLab, or similar collaboration platforms.
Demonstrated ability to write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Proven success working on cross-functional teams and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Peraton Overview
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.