Expert-Level Test Systems Engineer

Join a mission-driven team ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate GEOINT across the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies. As an Expert-Level Test Systems Engineer, you will lead testing strategy and execution across complex, large-scale systems while mentoring engineers and driving quality throughout the development lifecycle.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Systems Engineers in test and evaluation activities across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency environments.
• Oversee testing of applications and APIs within DevOps pipelines, ensuring alignment with government standards and industry best practices.
• Direct independent integration testing of system software and hardware to validate compliance with specified requirements.
• Plan and execute both manual tests and automated test scripts using appropriate scripting and programming languages.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis for defects identified during testing activities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, mission-critical systems.

 

Location: This position is fully onsite with work locations in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA

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 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field
  • Substitutions: 4 additional years of experience may replace a STEM degree, or 2 additional years with a non-STEM degree
• 18+ years of systems integration experience within government or industry, supporting large, complex Systems of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments across cloud, on-premise, or hybrid infrastructures
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
• Experience with traditional, Agile, and DevOps development methodologies and associated testing strategies
• Working knowledge of modern software development frameworks
• Prior experience supporting IC or DoD programs/projects
• Experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs/projects
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field

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.

$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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.