Peraton is seeking a Senior Level Software Engineer to support our NOAA customer located in Melbourne, FL. This position will require the applicant to be within a commutable distance to provide on-site support but would also allow for some flexibility to accommodate a hybrid schedule of combined on-site and remote support.

NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On L1 (SWFO-L1) Program is a single satellite mission that that will launch in late 2025. The SWFO-L1 objective is to orbit the Sun to collect data and measurements. The SWFO-L1 project will use a suite of instruments to make real time measurements of the solar wind, thermal plasma, and the magnetic field. In addition, SWFO-L1 will have a Compact Coronagraph (CCOR) instrument to detect coronal mass ejections. The L1 orbit allows for continuous unobstructed observation of the corona without interference from the Earth.

As a Senior Level Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Join a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for C2 Satellite Ground Station Command and Control applications ensuring system compatibility to meet program technical, and schedule objectives.  
• Collaborating with other SMEs, software developers, and cross functional teams to define, design, and implement capability to support satellite operations, and participate in code reviews and accept and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Collaborating with customers technical and operational leads to support satellite validation, verification, and operations providing constructive feedback.
• Generation and maintaining of new and existing software applications for command and control (C2) systems. 
• Perform analysis, trouble shooting, anomaly resolution and testing related to new and existing software applications.
• Develop, test, and maintain software applications in use of command and control (C2) systems primarily using C, C++, and Java,
• Recognizes and adopt best practices in documentation, testing and efficient use of resources.  
• Utilizes basic administration and configuration of RedHat Enterprise Linux to resolve configuration issues and integrate Red Hat Linux systems with other existing environments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Experience:  12+ years experience with BS/BA degree; 10+ years experience with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years experience with Ph.D.
• Solid understanding of programming concepts and principles
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Java
• Familiarity with build tools (Make)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• US citizen with ability to complete and pass a federal government Public Trust background investigation.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, Python, Bash)
• Knowledge of version control systems (ClearCase/ClearQuest)
• Experience in satellite operations or developing ground system software for C2 systems (preferably OS/COMET)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail