Test Engineer

Responsibilities

Systems Integration, Lead Associate will be a member of the system level, end-to-end test engineering team responsible for system Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V). The team is responsible for working closely with the development teams to understand segment and enterprise requirements, review segment-level test scenarios and test reports, create system integration level test plans and detailed test procedures, execute end-to-end integration testing, and provide a final test report and recommendation to move the system forward toward operations.  

 

Successful candidates must be/have: 

• Self-starter with strong analytic and critical thinking skills with attention to details  
• Strong work ethic: 100% dependable with fantastic follow through, the desire to “make a difference”, and committed to a culture of respect  
• Capable of writing detailed test procedures  
• Capable of learning new systems quickly  
• Able to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams  
• Able to effectively share information related to work product in verbal and written form   
• Able to follow instructions and schedules, and handle multiple priorities   
• Able to coordinate and lead enterprise test readiness events  
• Experience in proof reading, following detailed work instructions and projects requiring critical thinking skills  
• Passion for fast paced, high-growth work environment with responsibilities transcending multiple job function  
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with aptitude for Microsoft Excel  
• Strong verbal, and written communication skills  
• Exceptional organization and time management skills with an eye toward process improvement  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  
• Be a team player working with a diverse group of team members  

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
• BS/BA and 5+ years of overall experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Systems Integration and Test Engineering experience 
• Ability to develop and document test plans, detailed test procedures, test reports, test activities and transition plans  
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment  
• Good customer teaming skills; ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams  
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational, and multi-tasking skills  
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, and ability to lead technical forums  

Desired: 

• Technical Bachelors degee
• MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, or related scientific or technical discipline  
• IT credentials and certifications (e.g., DAWIA, PMP, INCOSE, ITIL, CISSP and SAFe Agile)  
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall test milestones, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience  

Benefits:

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 based on experience and other factors.