Software Architect – Space Communications Program

Peraton

. Support the Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeGreenbelt • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading architecture reviews and modernization of legacy systems, with a strong focus on technical documentation and agile methodologies. Proficient in software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring engineering teams in a government or DoD/NASA environment.

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Architecture Review LeadershipLegacy Code AnalysisCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationAgile Methodologies AdoptionTechnical Documentation Development

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Hard Skills

FortranAdaCC++Linux/UnixPostgreSQLOracleGitLabJIRAPython

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Code Comprehension ToolsMagicDraw/CameoConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

NASA Ground SystemsSpace Relay SystemsMission-Critical SoftwareConfiguration ManagementChange Request Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsLinuxOraclePostgresPythonUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Lead the architecture review, documentation, and modernization of a large-scale legacy ground system codebase supporting NASA Space Relay network operations
Co-lead the Architecture Definition Review of a 35-year-old ground system written in Fortran, Ada, C, and C++
Develop and update technical architecture documentation to close knowledge gaps and support long-term sustainment
Mentor software engineers through a structured modernization and platform rehost effort, using AI tools and methods to improve efficiency
Define and implement software development processes, toolchain standards, and CI/CD pipelines
Drive adoption of agile methodologies, including sprint planning, peer estimation, and Definition of Done enforcement
Direct AI-assisted code comprehension workflows using NASA-approved tools
Support development of backend effort estimates grounded in architecture analysis
Coordinate with NASA task monitors and program leadership on technical progress and formal review gates
Maintain and evolve technical documentation as a living knowledge base for long-term program sustainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field and 10 years of experience; Master's degree and 7 years of experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship
Experience reading, analyzing, and reverse-engineering legacy codebases in C, C++, Fortran, or Ada
Experience leading formal architecture reviews of systems not originally built by the candidate, including undocumented or minimally documented systems
Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix-based development environments
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle
Proficiency with version control systems such as GitLab or GitHub
Experience establishing or operating CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
Experience with agile/iterative development methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and Definition of Done
Experience with JIRA or equivalent agile project tracking tools
Experience leading software development or architecture teams of 5 or more engineers
Experience in programs with formal configuration management, change request processes, and review gates in a government or DoD/NASA environment
Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation for legacy systems with little or no existing documentation
Experience using AI to assist in code comprehension and documentation is a plus
Experience with NASA ground systems, space relay systems, or mission-critical ground software is preferred
Familiarity with AI-assisted code comprehension tools such as AskSage or equivalent approved government AI platforms is preferred
Experience building or directing API-driven or RAG-based code analysis workflows using Python is preferred
Experience with Oracle, MSSQL; Postgres preferred
Experience migrating legacy codebases from end-of-life platforms to modern environments is preferred
Familiarity with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo is preferred
Experience with Confluence for technical knowledge management is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law