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Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer

Peraton
United States, California, San Diego
Mar 18, 2026

Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer
Job Locations

US-CA-San Diego




Requisition ID
2026-164632

Position Category
Information Technology

Clearance
Secret



Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer 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 prime contractor on the CDLMS task order, Peraton is responsible is supporting the Navy's Command and Control Platform (C2P) systems and tactical data links: Link 16, Link11, S TADIL J, Link22, JREAP A/C Interfaces, Host Interface, and HMI. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic, team-based development environment for the Navy's various data link systems.

What you will do:

As a Mid-Level Cyber Software Engineer you will be supporting one of several sprints within the C2P functions. This position will involve maintaining and implementing new capabilities (ECPs) into the RSCP test tool, System Host. The selected candidate will develop scenarios for Host stimulus and use a data reduction tool to analyze data between C2P and RSCP.

Responsibilities may include:

    Systems requirements development and allocation
  • Managing software specifications
  • Analyzing 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 will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related technical field and 2 years of experience or in lieu of degree six years of experience
  • This position requires a SECRET Clearance
  • Experience with engineering in Navy C4I systems
  • Good understanding of RedHat, Java, C/C++, Perl, JavaScript, and Python
  • Solid understanding of C++ fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with developing and debugging applications on a Linux-based operating system is essential. This includes familiarity with the command line, shell scripting (Bash), and basic system administration tasks
  • Familiarity with the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) for compiling C/C++ code, the GNU Debugger (GDB) for debugging, and build systems like Make or CMake is expected
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins is a strong plus

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of a scripting language like Python can be beneficial for automation tasks and tooling.
  • Proficiency in using Git for version control is a must. This includes branching, merging, and collaborating with a team on a shared codebase.
  • 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.
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