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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Jr./Entry-Level Integration & Test Systems Engineer - Space Prog - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Accomack County, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $51,000.0 - $82,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), CentOS, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Scripting, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9189012/jrentry-level-integration-test-systems-engineer-space-prog ## About the Role * A Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering), and 0 - 2+ years of related academic or professional technical experience * Experience with development, integration, and test (I&T) within the systems engineering function * Experience with Test Automation Tools and Practices, including scripting (C++, Python, MATLAB, Perl, UNIX) * Experience with Windows and Linux servers (RedHat, CentOS) * Experience using Microsoft (MS) Office Tools to produce PowerPoint briefings, MS Project schedules, MS Word documents, and generate and manipulate Excel files * Ability to travel for up to several weeks each year to support DTE activities * This position requires a "Public Trust" background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. * Must be a US citizen., * Software development and familiarity with scripting languages * Familiarity with the NASA, space or ground station antenna systems, and satellite communications networks * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical issues * Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines * Strong verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations * An active Secret clearance is a plus. ## Description Peraton is seeking a Jr./Entry-Level Systems Engineer for Integration & Test (SEIT) supporting our NASA customer based at Wallops Flight Facility in VA. As prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA's worldwide satellite communication networks. In this position, you will become part of NASA's return to the moon, support new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be an integral part of a world class team that ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements. The SENSE Direct to Earth (DTE) SEIT team supports cross functional disciplines such as Hardware/Software Engineering and System Engineering for the DTE projects. This will include study, design, development, integration, testing, verification and operations of spaceflight, airborne and ground system hardware and software, including development and validation of new technologies to enable future space and science missions. 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