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Cyber Systems Engineer

Peraton
Peraton Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Cyber Software Developer to support our Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS) Software Engineering Support (SES) Program contract at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) facility in San Diego, CA.   

  

As a Software Developer you will be supporting one of several sprints within the C2P functions. This position will involve maintaining and implementing new capabilities test tool, System Host. Develop scenarios for Host stimulus and also use a data reduction tool to analyze data between C2P and RSCP. 

 

What you'll do: 

 

  • Develop systems requirements and allocations
  • Managing software specifications and analyze software systems, codes, and software modules to resolve issues with software functionality and/or performance
  • Supporting the integration of, and transition to new hardware and software systems for Tactical Data Links

Qualifications

What you'll need: 

 

  • Education:  2 years with a BS/BA, 0 years experience with a MS/MA or 6 years experience in lieu of a degree 
  • Clearance:  active Secret Clearance 
  • Experience with engineering in Navy C4I systems 
  • Good understanding of RedHat, Java, C/C , Perl, JavaScript, and Python
  • Experience with J2EE and SOA based designs 
  • Experience gathering and analyzing data to determine system requirements

 

Desired Qualifications: 

 

  • Experience with software modeling tools (e.g., DODAF/UML/SysML): Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).  
  • Experience with the design to containerize legacy capabilities and creation of new container capabilities: Docker is highly desirable. 
  • Security Certification 

Peraton Overview

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.

EEO

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

Salary : $86,000 - $138,000

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