Test Systems Engineer

About PeratonPeraton 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.Program OverviewEngineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.About The RoleWe are seeking a Test Systems Engineer to support testing and evaluation efforts across the NSG/ASG enterprise. In this role, you will execute application, system, and integration testing to ensure mission systems meet performance, reliability, and quality standards in support of timely and accurate GEOINT delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform test and evaluation activities across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency systemsExecute application and API testing within DevOps pipelines, leveraging established QA standards and industry best practicesConduct independent integration testing of software and hardware to validate compliance with system requirementsDevelop, execute, and maintain manual test cases and automated test scriptsSupport defect identification, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis during test cyclesCollaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile and DevOps environmentsLocation: This opportunity is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VAQualificationsPeraton 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 QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related STEM fieldAdditional experience may be substituted: 4 years in lieu of degree, or 2 years with a non-STEM degree6+ years of experience supporting testing and/or systems integration within large, complex systems-of-systems or service-oriented architecture environmentsExperience testing across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructuresHands-on experience with test management and defect tracking toolsFamiliarity with Agile, DevOps, and traditional development and testing methodologiesPrevious program or project experience with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) or within the NSG/ASG environmentActive TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraphDesired QualificationsMaster's degree in a relevant STEM disciplineExperience with tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee, GitHub/GitLab (or similar)Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Bash) and data formats (JSON, XML, SQL)Experience working in AWS, C2S, or other cloud environmentsFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and software development frameworksDetailsTarget 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.Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.