Peraton · 4 weeks ago
Lead Associate Systems Engineer
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Lead Associate Systems Engineer will support the Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis program, performing rigorous analysis and testing of nuclear weapon system software to ensure compliance with DoD Nuclear Surety standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform assessments of systems, reviewing software with a focus on finding flaws and suggesting possible improvements
Perform code examination, analysis, and testing
May work with system simulators and statistical analysis
Review and analyze systems, platforms, applications, and their interfaces to quickly acquire system knowledge to understand the design and functionality
Identify the hardware and software portions of systems for safety and mission critical functionality
Perform detailed evaluation of embedded software to verify that software requirements are correctly implemented in the design and code of embedded computers and that the resulting code does not contain embedded safety hazards
Identify requirements, design, and test procedures that will ensure the system will perform as expected
Document analysis performed with resulting anomalies identified
Present findings to peers, customers, and management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (STEM) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math, or Physics and 5 years of relevant experience or Masters of Science in STEM degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Will consider PhD with 0 years of experience
Demonstrated ability to identify logic errors, code inconsistencies and inefficiencies, safety hazards associated with software and/or hardware design languages, code design, and requirement specifications
Technical writing experience and the ability to write technically and grammatically correct documentation
Must be self-directed and able to work independently and with a team
Must be able to multi-task
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred
DoD Top-Secret security clearance
5 years' experience in software testing, software safety analysis, or related technical field
Experience with Air Force Safety Manuals, Instructions, and Processes
Experience with Object-Oriented Programming languages
Experience with Integrated Development Environments
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo
Experience with IBM DOORS
Benefits
Fully comprehensive medical plans
Tuition reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Fertility treatment
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-25
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