Software Integration Engineer

Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work locationAbout The Role Peraton Labs is seeking a hands‑on Software Integration Engineer to be responsible for building, testing, packaging, and maintaining the containerized software deliverables for programs with Test & Evaluation (T&E) components.This engineer will implement CI/CD pipelines, build and debug Docker containers, write integration tests, prepare code drops for leaderboard scoring, and help enforce coding standards across contributions from multiple subcontractor organizations. The right candidate is a strong software engineer who is comfortable working across the stack, from low-level C++ and Python to container orchestration and automated testing.Position ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and troubleshoot Docker containers that package the full software system for delivery to T&E testbedsImplement and maintain CI/CD pipeline stages including automated builds, unit tests, integration tests, static analysis, and artifact packaging using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub ActionsPrepare Monthly Code Drop (MCD) and quarterly Major Code Revision (MCR) packages, ensuring each release includes working containers, execution scripts, and updated documentationExecute self-test leaderboard runs on internal hardware, validate scoring outputs, diagnose failures, and report results for inclusion in Monthly Status ReportsWrite and maintain integration tests that verify software components from different subcontractor teams interoperate correctly when assembled into the unified containerApply and enforce coding standards on incoming subcontractor code contributions, including inline comments, documentation, consistent formatting, and version control practicesManage dependency resolution, version pinning, and reproducible build configurations so that containers produce identical results across development and evaluation environmentsPrepare integration demonstrations and technical materials supporting Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, site visits, and quarterly progress reviewsMaintain internal documentation including build procedures, known issues, interface specifications, and troubleshooting guides for the integration environmentRequired QualificationsMinimum of 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical fieldDemonstrated experience with C/C++ and PythonHands‑on experience with Docker containerization, including writing Dockerfiles, multi‑stage builds, dependency management, debugging container runtime issues, and working with hardware device passthrough (USB, GPU)Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions) for automated build, test, and deployment workflowsFamiliarity with Linux development environments, shell scripting, and standard build tools (CMake, Make, pip, conda)Experience writing integration and regression tests for multi‑component software systemsWorking knowledge of Git version control, including branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, and repository hygiene in multi‑contributor environmentsFamiliarity with REST API concepts and basic experience testing or implementing API endpointsAbility to produce clear technical documentation: build instructions, interface notes, release checklists, and troubleshooting guidesUS Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearanceDesired QualificationsExperience working on government‑funded research programs (IARPA, DARPA, or equivalent), particularly in roles involving software delivery to independent evaluation teamsExperience with container security hardening, image scanning, or compliance requirements for government deployment environmentsFamiliarity with Agile development practices in a research or R&D contextFamiliarity with generative AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch preferred), including packaging trained models for inference, running inference pipelines, and integrating model outputs into larger systemsHands‑on experience with software radio and GNU Radio (3.8+), including out‑of‑tree (OOT) module development, flowgraph construction, and integration with SDR hardware (Ettus USRP series preferred)Experience with formal verification or formal methods tools (SMT solvers such as Z3, property‑based testing, or symbolic regression tools such as PySR)Experience integrating software from multiple external organizations with different coding styles, languages, and delivery formatsMS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is preferredDetails Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.EEO Statement EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position online, please email accommodations@peraton.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr