Full-Stack Software Engineer

Responsibilities Peraton Labs is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to join an existing engineering team developing a prototype RF spectrum planning and monitoring system for Department of Defense clients.

The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack fundamentals and the professional maturity to operate effectively with minimal direction. This individual will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the application and its users, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver well-considered solutions without requiring explicit task definition at every step.

Success in this role requires technical depth across the stack, sound judgment about where to focus effort, and the communication skills to remain well-aligned with a team that spans software engineers, domain experts, and DoD stakeholders.

Key responsibilities may include:

Build and improve features across the full stack — React frontend, FastAPI backend, and Type Script/Node.js services

Understand user workflows and use cases; identify improvements without waiting for explicit guidance

Develop and maintain REST APIs and containerized services (Docker)
Write clean, testable Python and JavaScript/Type Script code Engage with program leadership and stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate solutions

Maintain technical documentation for architecture, APIs, and integrations

Contribute to code reviews and testing

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Demonstrated full-stack development experience on real-world applications

Strong proficiency in Python and Type Script/Java Script Experience  with React (component architecture, state management, API integration)

Experience with FastAPI or comparable Python web frameworks

Familiarity with Node.js and server-side Type Script Experience  with message brokers (e.g. NATS)
Working knowledge of Docker for containerized development

Experience with SQL and/or No

SQL database design

Ability to understand operational context and translate use cases into software solutions

Clear communicator — written and verbal — across technical and non-technical audiencesUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

Candidate should be local and able to work onsite at our Red Bank, NJ location

Desired

Qualifications:

Experience with ATAK, TAK-X, WinTAK, or TAK Server is preferred

Background in RF, spectrum management, spectrum sensing, software defined radios, propagation modeling, signal processing, or related DoD domains

Familiarity with geospatial libraries (e.g. CesiumJS) or real-time data streaming

Experience with C/C++ and embedded development

Experience with MCP/LLM development and integration

Familiarity with RF lab equipment (e.g. spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, software defined radio)
Familiarity with developing with coding agents such as OpenAI CodexCI/CD pipeline experience

Cybersecurity best practices in web application development

Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration

Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud in a DoD context

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