$104,000 - $166,000/yr

Software / Systems Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Provide software knowledge and program management support for all ASE products. Provide knowledge, skills, and ability to assist in major efforts in the analysis, design, development, integration,

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

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.

Responsibilities

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Peraton is hiring a Software-Systems Engineer for an onsite role in Huntsville, AL.

Peraton has a great opportunity to support the Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) program as a Software-Systems Engineer, working to help the military with missile detection and evade technology. This role works across several high visibility programs at ASE supporting the software team as a software/system subject matter expert (SME).

 

What you'll do:

  • →Provide software knowledge and program management support for all ASE products.
  • →Provide knowledge, skills, and ability to assist in major efforts in the analysis, design, development, integration, training, testing, documentation, implementation, operation, and support complex systems.
  • →Provide briefings of software development status.
  • →Understand system interfaces and external systems interoperability.
  • →Work with and facilitate Agile SW planning with vendors.
  • →Review vendor software CDRLs and artifacts (e.g., Software Development Plan, requirements, design documents, and test plans).
  • →Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) as a SW SME for the ASE engineering team.
  • →Test and verify interoperability between systems.
  • →Understand software requirements of the system.
  • →Work with vendors to understand capabilities and performance requirements.
  • →Analyze user needs and limitations to determine a feasible solution.
  • →Understand software impact to system use and installation.
  • →Provide overarching support for the software and product teams.
  • →Support software growth efforts (FACE, MOSA, MBSE).
  • →Resolve highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.

Requirements

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What you’ll need:

  • Education: Minimum of 10 years with AS/AA,  Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA, Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA or Minimum of 3 years experience with PHD.
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Clearance: Active Secret DoD Clearance.
  • Complete understanding of SW Development Life Cycle.
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings.
  • Be capable of balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Understanding of system software interfaces, requirements, and interoperating with other systems.
  • Fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset.
  • Knowledge of Agile SW development methodology

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Have experience working in a DoD acquisition project management office.
  • Software or systems design for DoD systems experience
$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

What We Offer

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Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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About this job

Pay per year
$104,000–$166,000 a year
11% below the $151,000 median for Systems Engineer jobs on Jobera (1,338 salaries).
Posted
4 days ago
Employer
has 72 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
October 28, 2026
First seen
October 28, 2026
Last seen
October 30, 2026

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Software / Systems Engineer$104,000 - $166,000