Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Software I&T Engineer to join the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Sustainment Services (LGSS) program to add to our distinguished team to sustain and enhance the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS). The JPSS CGS is responsible for implementing JPSS Program command, control, and communications and data processing requirements for JPSS CGS-serviced missions. The JPSS is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) next-generation operational Earth observation Program that acquires and distributes global environmental data from multiple polar-orbiting satellites, playing a critical role to NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in weather, climate, oceans, coasts, and space environments, which supports the Nation's economy and protection of lives and property.

Responsibilities:

Perform system level software integration and test (I&T) activities for Satellite Ground Station Command and Control applications ensuring system compatibility to meet program technical, schedule and cost objectives. This includes the test and integration of COTS-based systems and custom software, from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation, and commissioning of the completed system
• Generate test procedures for the validation and verification of software components to analyze requirements for integration and/or testability issues
• Support test readiness reviews, formal system verification of the system requirements and final test reports
• Organize, execute, and report on software testing
• Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing and efficient use of resources
• Utilize RedHat Enterprise Linux to resolve configuration issues and integrate Red Hat Linux systems with other existing environments
• Create and modify bash scripts
• Write and edit scripts in Python, Perl, Powershell, Java, C, etc.
• Utilize JIRA in an Agile development environment
• Support development and maintenance of automated testing

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with software development methodologies and life cycles; specifications and testing
• Experience developing tests scripts using Python, Perl, Powershell, Java, C, etc.
• Experience with RedHat Linux
• Experience working in a Cloud Environment using containerization
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Extensive experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, etc.)
• Familiar with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Insight, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, Git, etc.
• Familiar with working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically tailor communications effectively to different levels of the organization
• Willing to learn new things
• Reside near DC area

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.