Systems Engineer, Test Automation

Peraton

Annapolis Junction, MD, United States$112,000 - $179,000Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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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.

Responsibilities

This position is listed as a System Engineer; however, this role supports Test Automation.

 

Candidates must meet the general SE LCAT requirements. In addition, the position requires experience in the following areas:

 

  • At least 1 year of experience writing unit tests for Python (PyTest)
  • At least 1 year of experience writing unit tests for Java (JUnit)
  • Fault injection and mocking in both Java and Python
  • Designing and writing both white-box and black-box tests
  • Adding regression tests to existing software
  • Large-scale test design and ability to perform failure mode analysis
  • Security testing
  • Familiarity with code coverage tools and integration with CI pipelines
  • Familiarity with at least one cloud provider
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform is strongly preferred
  • Experience testing IaC deployments, such as with Terratest, is a plus
  • Experience working with XML is preferred

Qualifications

  • Seven (7) years’ experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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

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