$86K - $138K/yr
Peraton is seeking motivated Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support service to ...
64 Peraton Research Software Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You
$86K - $138K/yr
Peraton is seeking motivated Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support service to ...
Front-End Software Engineer
College Park, MD · On-site
$104K - $166K/yr
You'll collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, and government stakeholders to deliver ... to novel research prototypes Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security ...
Front-End Software Engineer
College Park, MD · On-site
$104K - $166K/yr
You'll collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, and government stakeholders to deliver ... to novel research prototypes Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security ...
Software Engineer, Jr.
King George, VA · Hybrid
$51K - $82K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is looking to hire a Junior Software Developer to support the design, development, integration and maintenance of software applications and systems. This position will be a ...
Software Engineer, Jr.
King George, VA · Hybrid
$51K - $82K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is looking to hire a Junior Software Developer to support the design, development, integration and maintenance of software applications and systems. This position will be a ...
Sr. Engineer, Research Software
$170K - $192K/yr
Sr. Engineer, Research Software Location: San Jose, CA (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are ...
Sr. Engineer, Research Software
$170K - $192K/yr
Sr. Engineer, Research Software Location: San Jose, CA (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are ...
Peraton Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Peraton?
Peraton is a technology-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
The company's structure is organized around mission-focused teams, with employees working on cutting-edge projects in areas such as space, cybersecurity, and telecommunications, often in partnership with government agencies and private sector clients. Peraton's work environment is characterized by a mix of on-site and remote work arrangements, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Working at Peraton may appeal to candidates who are passionate about applying technology to solve complex problems, are eager to contribute to high-stakes projects, and value opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
The company's structure is organized around mission-focused teams, with employees working on cutting-edge projects in areas such as space, cybersecurity, and telecommunications, often in partnership with government agencies and private sector clients. Peraton's work environment is characterized by a mix of on-site and remote work arrangements, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Working at Peraton may appeal to candidates who are passionate about applying technology to solve complex problems, are eager to contribute to high-stakes projects, and value opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
Do workers at Peraton get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
68% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
68% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Does Peraton pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
At Peraton, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Peraton affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Peraton?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
- 64% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Do workers at Peraton worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do Peraton workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
68% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
68% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
How easy is it for Peraton workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
91% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
91% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Peraton?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do Peraton managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do jobs at Peraton spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Peraton?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
96% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
96% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Is working at Peraton good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
94% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
94% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Peraton feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Peraton get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Peraton?
Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Peraton enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Peraton recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Peraton?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Peraton?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do people think Peraton’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Peraton is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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Peraton rating
8.3
Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Responsibilities
Ready to make an impact! Peraton is seeking motivated Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support service to our mission critical Government customer. FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS supported operations.
You will work with the FROST Software team working in a state-of-the-art dynamic environment to develop new containerized software and maintain existing software for different needs on the program.
Responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Maintain software used to establish connections for status & control of ground equipment.
- Provide Java software development. Perform all aspects of software engineering support required to implement systems.
- Also maintain software that handles scheduling of on-orbit contacts, and orbit calculations.
- Write software that supports launch operations with trajectory calculations for the SpaceX and ULA vendors.
- Provide support to team members primarily with Java development and utilizing the Spring Boot framework.
- Develop React-based user interfaces for operator interaction.
- Assist writing microservices that interact with a variety of vendor interfaces for data processing.
- Deploy new containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.
- Assist with new customer requests by extending and enhancing existing capabilities and creating new ones where needed.
- Provide SME support to On Contract Growth or Sector Growth opportunities as applicable.
FROST mission critical support requires maintaining a team presence 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and 365/366 days per year, including federal holidays.
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR a master's and 3 years' experience OR a High School diploma / equivalent with 9 years' experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Work on-site at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO
- Must have an active TS/SCI with a POLY
- Experience and proficiency with Java programming language
- Knowledge with Spring Boot framework or other similar experience
- Applicants selected will be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledgeable with IDE for Java software development or other similar experience
- Experience with software development in cloud environments
- Experience with Gitlab or other similar experience and Git distributed version control system
- Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
- Experience using/writing Ansible automation scripts
- Experience with C++ programming language
- Working knowledge of SQL databases
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. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
About Peraton
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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Herndon, VA, US
Year founded
2017