Sr Java Developer - Space Domain Awareness

$146,000 - $234,000/Yr

Peraton - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Senior

Aurora, CO

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in either Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO, focusing on supporting Intelligence Community and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This role is critical in the development of the EMMETT program, a next-generation Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Indications and Warning (I&W) system. The EMMETT program is designed to establish a repository of resident space objects (RSOs), identify RSOs of interest, and provide essential data to ground operators. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a talented and high-performing team that leverages emerging service and distributed computing technologies for satellite situational awareness (SSA) data processing and distribution. In this position, you will be responsible for the TS/SCI Java software development of various modules, employing techniques such as event-driven or state-driven programming, error logging, and exception handling. You will also conduct software analysis, architecture, engineering, and integration services at multiple levels, ensuring adherence to open standards and modern software development methodologies. Your role will involve providing technical reports, white papers, and documentation to capture the findings of all software engineering service activities, contributing to the overall success of the EMMETT program and its mission to enhance national security.

Responsibilities

• Provide TS/SCI Java software development of modules, including event-driven or state-driven programming, error logging, and exception handling.
• Perform TS/SCI software analysis, architecture, engineering, and integration services at the unit, module, and system levels.
• Implement all aspects of software engineering support required to develop systems.
• Adhere to open standards and modern software development methodologies, following industry best practices as operational requirements allow.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, and other documentation to document findings of all software engineering service activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customer's request.
• Proficient in Java, including Model, Entity, Data Transfer Object (DTO), and Data Access (DAO).
• Experience with cloud architecture and using containers (Docker).
• Experience developing software on Unix-based operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with Remote Debugging (JDWP) and Spring Framework - MapStruct Annotations.
• Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and understanding of queries and commands.
• Experience working with Linux distributions and command navigation.
• Experience with Messaging technologies like ActiveMQ and Camel Route.
• Working knowledge of web application basics like HTTP, HTML, REST, WebSocket, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Gerrit/GIT.
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience with Microservices, Containerization, and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience with cluster management tools such as AWS EKS and Rancher.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as RDS, ElastiCache, or similar.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in at least one scripting language such as Python.
• Familiar with web server configuration on NGINX, Apache, or similar.
• Experience using AWS as a developer.
• Experience with build/deploy tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Experience collaborating with external developers and integrating their components into a larger framework.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Background in physics, mathematics, or aerospace.
• Experience with NiFi, developing flows and process groups.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification or working toward certification.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive medical plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Fertility treatment support.
• Paid Time-Off and Holidays.
• Retirement plans.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Career Development opportunities.