Front-End Software Engineer
Peraton
College Park, MD, US · Posted September 30, 2026
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Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Front-End Developer to join our team in support of a mission-focused research program with our Maryland customer. In this role, you will build compelling, intuitive, and high-performance web applications used across a diverse set of internal R&D efforts and customer-facing demonstrations. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, and government stakeholders to deliver modern user experiences that sit on top of complex data, services, and prototype systems.
This position supports a dynamic team of Peraton Labs, customer, and subcontractor personnel. The ideal candidate is creative, self-sufficient, process-improvement oriented, and able to learn quickly while delivering production-quality interfaces in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.
Key responsibilities may include:
Design and develop modern UIs using HTML/CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript, delivering clean, usable interfaces for research systems, dashboards, analytic tools, and prototype applications
Build and evolve front-end features by designing and coding improvements to existing applications (add capabilities, improve usability, or increase performance)
Integrate front-end applications with backend services, including RESTful APIs and related service interfaces
Develop and implement data access patterns (as appropriate), including collaborating on the creation of queries for existing or proposed databases/data repos (SQL/NoSQL)
Collaborate with technical staff to implement UI-driven workflows that ensure end-to-end performance and functional standards are met in relation to latency, throughput, responsiveness, and data-fidelity
Assist with test and verification activities, including developing and executing test procedures for UI components and prototype workflows
Analyze system workflows and user needs by conferring with internal teams, evaluating data usage and processes, and identifying problem areas to propose practical improvements
Modify existing software to correct deficiencies, adapt to new hardware and environments, or improve performance, stability, and user experience
Support technical leadership- this may include leading a feature area, mentoring teammates, owning a UI subsystem, or coordinating UI deliverables across a small effort
*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process*
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Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 1+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree for a total of 7 years of experience
Professional experience building applications using HTML/CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs in a full-stack environment
Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL concepts
Familiarity with modern development workflows: Git-based version control, code review, issue tracking, and basic CI/CD concepts
Working familiarity (via professional use, academic work, or personal projects) with Python and other programming languages
Ability to operate effectively in a secure, mission-oriented environment and deliver clear written and verbal communication while working directly with technical stakeholders and government customers
US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position
Preferred qualifications
Experience building data-rich UIs (analytics dashboards, data exploration tools, workflow orchestration UIs)
Familiarity with data visualization libraries and patterns
Experience with real-time or streaming interfaces
Strong testing background: unit, integration, and end-to-end UI tests
Experience with design, development, test, verification, and certification of operational software in sensitive mission environments
Working knowledge of Linux, containers (Docker), and developer tooling in constrained/secure environments
Experience improving UX through accessibility, response design, and user-centered iteration with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and apply them to novel research prototypes
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 $112,000 - $179,000. 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.
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