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Full-Stack Software Engineer- job post Peraton
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Peraton
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About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton Labs is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to join an existing engineering team developing a prototype RF spectrum planning and monitoring system for Department of Defense clients.
The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack fundamentals and the professional maturity to operate effectively with minimal direction. This individual will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the application and its users, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver well-considered solutions without requiring ******** task definition at every step.
Success in this role requires technical depth across the stack, sound judgment about where to focus effort, and the communication skills to remain well-aligned with a team that spans software engineers, domain experts, and DoD stakeholders.
Key responsibilities may include:
Build and improve features across the full stack — React frontend, FastAPI backend, and TypeScript/Node.js services
Understand user workflows and use cases; identify improvements without waiting for ******** guidance
Develop and maintain REST APIs and containerized services (Docker)
Write clean, testable Python and JavaScript/TypeScript code
Engage with program leadership and stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate solutions
Maintain technical documentation for architecture, APIs, and integrations
Contribute to code reviews and testing
#PLABS26
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Demonstrated full-stack development experience on real-world applications
Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript/JavaScript
Experience with React (component architecture, state management, API integration)
Experience with FastAPI or comparable Python web frameworks
Familiarity with Node.js and server-side TypeScript
Experience with message brokers (e.g. NATS)
Working knowledge of Docker for containerized development
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL database design
Ability to understand operational context and translate use cases into software solutions
Clear communicator — written and verbal — across technical and non-technical audiences
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
Candidate should be local and able to work onsite at our Red Bank, NJ location
Desired Qualifications:
Background in RF, spectrum management, spectrum sensing, software defined radios, propagation modeling, signal processing, or related DoD domains
Familiarity with geospatial libraries (e.g. CesiumJS) or real-time data streaming
About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton Labs is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to join an existing engineering team developing a prototype RF spectrum planning and monitoring system for Department of Defense clients.
The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack fundamentals and the professional maturity to operate effectively with minimal direction. This individual will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the application and its users, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver well-considered solutions without requiring ******** task definition at every step.
Success in this role requires technical depth across the stack, sound judgment about where to focus effort, and the communication skills to remain well-aligned with a team that spans software engineers, domain experts, and DoD stakeholders.
Key responsibilities may include:
Build and improve features across the full stack — React frontend, FastAPI backend, and TypeScript/Node.js services
Understand user workflows and use cases; identify improvements without waiting for ******** guidance
Develop and maintain REST APIs and containerized services (Docker)
Write clean, testable Python and JavaScript/TypeScript code
Engage with program leadership and stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate solutions
Maintain technical documentation for architecture, APIs, and integrations
Contribute to code reviews and testing
#PLABS26
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Demonstrated full-stack development experience on real-world applications
Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript/JavaScript
Experience with React (component architecture, state management, API integration)
Experience with FastAPI or comparable Python web frameworks
Familiarity with Node.js and server-side TypeScript
Experience with message brokers (e.g. NATS)
Working knowledge of Docker for containerized development
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL database design
Ability to understand operational context and translate use cases into software solutions
Clear communicator — written and verbal — across technical and non-technical audiences
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance
Candidate should be local and able to work onsite at our Red Bank, NJ location
Desired Qualifications:
Background in RF, spectrum management, spectrum sensing, software defined radios, propagation modeling, signal processing, or related DoD domains
Familiarity with geospatial libraries (e.g. CesiumJS) or real-time data streaming
