Expert-Level Test Systems Engineer

Expert-Level Test Systems Engineer

Job Location s: US-VA-Chantilly | US-VA-Springfield

Requisition :  Position Category:
Engineering. Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly.

We are seeking an Expert-level Test Systems Engineer to lead and execute application, system, and integration testing across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG),
Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and mission-ready GEOINT capabilities.

You’ll work at the intersection of engineering leadership, Dev Ops, and large‑scale system integration, guiding teams through rigorous test and evaluation activities in complex, multi‑environment architectures.

• Lead and mentor senior-, mid-, and junior‑level engineers conducting test and evaluation across NSG, ASG, and Federal systems
• Oversee application and API testing within Dev Ops pipelines, ensuring compliance with government standards and industry best practices
• Direct independent integration testing of system software and hardware to validate compliance with defined requirements
• Plan, execute, and optimize manual test cases and automated test scripts using modern scripting and programming languages
• Lead root‑cause analysis and technical investigations for defects identified during testing activities
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure testing strategies align with mission and operational needs

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.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field (Equivalent experience accepted: 4 additional years with no degree or 2 additional years with a non‑STEM degree)
• 18+ years of systems integration experience supporting large, complex System of Systems (SoS) or Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments across cloud, on‑prem, or hybrid infrastructures
• Experience using test management and defect tracking tools
• Strong background in traditional, Agile, and Dev Ops development methodologies and associated testing strategies
• Working knowledge of modern software development frameworks
• Prior experience supporting IC or DoD programs
• Prior experience supporting NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field
• Experience with tools and technologies such as JMeter, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee, Git Hub/Git Lab
  , or equivalent
• Proficiency with Java, Python, JavaScript, Bash, Curl, XML, JSON, SQL
  , and API testing
• Experience working in AWS and C2S environments
• Working knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts, processes, tools, and languages

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  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.