Senior Test Engineer / Active TS with SCI eligibility, able to o

Peraton Inc
Washington, DC, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$86,000.0 - $138,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Automation of Tests Continuous Integration Software Engineering System Integration Testing Performance Testing Test Scripts Information Technology

Job description

  • Lead testing activities across the full software development lifecycle, including automated test creation, system integration testing, performance validation, defect analysis, and release readiness for mission-critical applications.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test suites to support continuous integration and delivery.
  • Evaluate system behavior under load, identify and document defects, and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure rapid and effective resolution.
  • Review and provide feedback on government test plans.
  • Generate formal test reports and documentation in support of program deliverables.
  • Support user acceptance testing and related verification activities.
  • Perform configuration and change management in accordance with program standards.
  • Ensure all testing processes comply with established quality, security, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related analytical or technical discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership in implementing and promoting testing best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex system behaviors.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively across teams and collaborate within multi-disciplinary environments.
  • Experience mentoring junior testers and supporting high-quality delivery within Agile, fast-paced development cycles.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, and ability to obtain a polygraph.

Benefits & conditions

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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.

About the company

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 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.

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