Lead Test Engineer – Defense Systems & Fleet Readiness

Peraton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer to work onsite. The role requires a leader with deep deployment operations expertise and strong technical systems engineering proficiency to navigate evolving program needs with confidence and precision.

Responsibilities include supporting government acceptance testing, leading release package development, coordinating test events, providing operator training, and ensuring deployed systems remain mission-capable and ready for fleet deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA; 3+ years with an MS/MA; 9 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Strong systems engineering and systems integration experience
• Experience with integrated deployment, operational testing, and fleet fielding of complex defense systems
• Experience supporting government acceptance testing, test planning, configuration management, and release package development

Responsibilities

• Support government acceptance testing and lead test planning activities.
• Lead release package development and configuration management.
• Coordinate test events and provide operator training and documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Test planning

Operational testing

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

Job description

Peraton in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer to work onsite. The role requires a leader with deep deployment operations expertise and strong technical systems engineering proficiency to navigate evolving program needs with confidence and precision.

Responsibilities include supporting government acceptance testing, leading release package development, coordinating test events, providing operator training, and ensuring deployed systems remain mission-capable and ready for fleet deployment.