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Peraton · 1 day ago

Research Scientist - SME

positionChantilly, VA, US
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$176K/yr - $282K/yr
date10+ years exp

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. The role involves supporting advanced research and technology development in space domain awareness, providing technical leadership, and working in an Agile software development environment.

Information TechnologyRobotics
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to the team to design solutions, set project direction, drive implementation, and task and mentor staff
Support at least two programs at a time, requiring the ability to multi-task and drive multiple programs forward
Initial programs supported will focus on the design and development of space domain awareness technologies

Qualification

Space domain awarenessAgile software developmentJava programmingArtificial intelligenceCloud deployment (AWS)Analytical skillsMultitaskingProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience working as a software engineer or related function
Demonstrated expertise working in the space domain, with a particular emphasis on space domain awareness for commercial and national security applications
Experience leading teams using an Agile software development process
Ability to pick up new programming languages and technologies quickly, with existing experience in Java and web development technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and work across multiple programs successfully
Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player
Strong written and oral communication skills
U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Prior experience working with DevSecOps processes and tools
Experience with artificial intelligence tools and technologies
Experience with deploying software into cloud environments, particularly AWS
Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action and an ability to find innovative ways to solve problems

Benefits

Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus

Company

Peraton

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Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.peraton.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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