Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer

Job Location s: US

Peraton is seeking a Software Development Engineer to support the NOAA AWIPS program - the primary system National Weather Service meteorologists use to visualize data, track severe weather, and issue public warnings. AWIPS powers operations across more than 150 forecast offices nationwide. As part of the development team, you will help build and enhance the software that enables forecasters to make real-time, life‑saving decisions.

What You'll Do:

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications supporting mission‑critical systems.
• Write, test, and maintain software in languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar.
• Develop APIs, services, and integration components.
• Support code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with systems, QA, and Cloud teams during development cycles.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with software development methodologies and life cycles.
• Experience developing software using Java, C++, Python, Perl, Power Shell, Bash etc.
• Familiar with common software development tools including Git, Gradle, Ant, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Extensive experience with Windows OS.
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
• Experience with VHDL and developing Linux RHEL drivers.
• Familiar with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Insight, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NOAA, NWS, or other environmental or weather‑focused operational systems.
• Experience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.
• Experience leading projects and process improvement activities to completion with successful outcomes and delivery of desired results.
• Active/Current Public Trust.

** This position is contingent upon contract award **

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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  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$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.

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