Software Engineering, Advisor

Software Engineering, Advisor Job Locations US-VA-Herndon Requisition ID 2026-169407 Position Category Information Technology Clearance Public Trust Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer .

This position is onsite in Herndon, VA. This role will perform the following but not limited too: Conducts research in design, development, testing and utilization of electronic data processing software.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.

Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

Ensures software standards are met. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.

Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.

Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.

Qualifications 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD, 12 years with HS diploma Must have Security + certification.

Must have active clearance or ability to obtain Public Trust Must be a U.S. Citizen Experience with design and development Experience with system installations 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.

Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position.