About this role
Responsibilities
We are seeking an Expert-level Test Systems Engineer to lead and execute application, system, and integration testing across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and mission-ready GEOINT capabilities.
You’ll work at the intersection of engineering leadership, DevOps, and large-scale system integration, guiding teams through rigorous test and evaluation activities in complex, multi-environment architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor senior-, mid-, and junior-level engineers conducting test and evaluation across NSG, ASG, and Federal systems
Oversee application and API testing within DevOps pipelines, ensuring compliance with government standards and industry best practices
Direct independent integration testing of system software and hardware to validate compliance with defined requirements
Plan, execute, and optimize manual test cases and automated test scripts using modern scripting and programming languages
Lead root-cause analysis and technical investigations for defects identified during testing activities
Partner with stakeholders to ensure testing strategies align with mission and operational needs
Qualifications
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Required
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field
Equivalent experience accepted: 4 additional years with no degree or 2 additional years with a non-STEM degree
18+ years of systems integration experience supporting large, complex System of Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments across cloud, on-prem, or hybrid infrastructures
Experience using test management and defect tracking tools
Strong background in traditional, Agile, and DevOps development methodologies and associated testing strategies
Working knowledge of modern software development frameworks
Prior experience supporting IC or DoD programs
Prior experience supporting NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph
Desired
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field
Experience with tools and technologies such as JMeter, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee, GitHub/GitLab, or equivalent
Proficiency with Java, Python, JavaScript, Bash, Curl, XML, JSON, SQL, and API testing
Experience working in AWS and C2S environments
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts, processes, tools, and languages
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
$135,000 - $216,000. 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
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About Peraton
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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What you'll do
- Lead and mentor engineers in conducting test and evaluation across various systems. Oversee application and API testing, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
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