Software Engineer, Associate

Peraton

Entry-Level Software Engineer supporting projects in cybersecurity, defense, and health at Peraton. Engaging in hands-on training for technical leadership development.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBlacksburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test leading edge technology solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, information management systems, cloud computing, and mobility.
Work in a collaborative, team-oriented Agile software development environment to help shape the direction of the project.
Support the software engineering life-cycle in areas such as requirements/story development, software architecture and design, software development, and unit/component testing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field.
0-2+ years of experience working as a software engineer.
Experience programming in Java, or a similar language, and a solid foundation in object-oriented development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Javaobject-oriented developmentsoftware architecturesoftware designsoftware developmentunit testingAgilecybersecuritycloud computinginformation management systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsadaptabilityself-motivationdetail-orientedteam playerwritten communicationoral communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in computer engineeringBachelor’s degree in software engineering