Software Developer Job at Peraton, Bethesda, MD

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  • Peraton
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a  Software Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role contributes to the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions that support aviation operations, data analysis, and system modernization across the National Airspace System (NAS). The ideal candidate brings hands-on development experience, a strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, and the ability to work collaboratively in a regulated, mission-driven environment.

In this position, you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services supporting FAA programs.

  • Translate functional and technical requirements into clean, maintainable, and testable code.

  • Participate in requirements analysis, design reviews, and code reviews.

  • Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability.

  • Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders to ensure solutions meet operational needs.

  • Support application deployment, integration, and sustainment activities.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and operational incidents.

  • Maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts and user guidance.

  • Adhere to secure coding standards, configuration management, and change control processes.

  • Support continuous improvement through refactoring, automation, and adoption of best practices.

Why This Role Matters

FAA systems rely on dependable software to support air traffic operations, system monitoring, analytics, and decision-making. As a Software Developer, your work directly enables operational continuity, modernization, and safety. You will help transform requirements into high-quality software that meets strict performance, security, and compliance standards supporting the FAA’s mission to keep U.S. airspace safe, efficient, and future-ready.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience; or Masters degree and 10 years; or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.  
  • Front-end Angular web development and middle-tier Java Spring Boot API development. 
  • Familiarity with Angular, including components, services, pipes, and routing. 
  • Knowledge of TypeScript and its benefits for large-scale applications. 
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) for front-end development. 
  • Experience with Spring Boot framework, including RESTful APIs, controllers, services, and repositories. 
  • Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL. 
  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks like JUnit, Mocha, and Jasmine. 
  • Ability to work in an Agile environment and participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. 
  • Familiarity with containerization using Docker or Kubernetes. 
  • Understanding of DevOps principles and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 
  • Experience developing and executing development test procedures, executing system test performance and stability test procedures, and Regression/user acceptance test procedures. 
  • Experience developing automated tests using Selenium and/or Playwright. 

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with aviation systems, air traffic management software, or mission-critical operational environments.
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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