Software Test Engineer

Disney; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off and Holidays

Retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

Career Development

Tuition Assistance and Student LoanFin

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL to develop TT&C and Satellite Mission Management software for mission-critical customers. The role involves system-level testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Occasional telework is possible for those local to the Melbourne area. The ideal candidate has a BS/BA in a technical field and experience with Python, Java/C, and Red Hat Linux environments, plus a current Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with software development life cycles and testing.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting in Python.
• RedHat Linux administration and lab setup experience.
• Active/Current Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level software integration and test of Satellite Ground Station applications.
• Develop and execute test procedures for software components written in Java and C.
• Plan and lead test readiness reviews and system verification.
• Document testing activities and contribute to customer acceptance.
• Configure Red Hat Linux environments and integrate with existing systems.
• Identify, document, and resolve issues to improve testing efficiency.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

Python scripting

Red Hat Linux administration

Test automation

Public Trust clearance

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS/MA in a related field

High School diploma with 6+ years of experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About Peraton

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 cannot 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

Ready to make an impact? Peraton is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to develop TT&C and Satellite Mission Management software in support of our mission critical customers and COTS software products. This position is located in Melbourne, FL. Flexible for occasional telework - must be local to work location.

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Performing system level software integration and test (I&T) activities for Satellite Ground Station Command and Control applications ensuring system compatibility to meet program technical, schedule and cost objectives.
• This includes the test and integration of COTS-based systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and commissioning of the completed system.
• Position will require the generation of complex test procedures for the validation and verification of software components written in Java and C and to analyze requirements for integration and/or testability issues.
• Develops and implements software system level test programs, plans, specifications, procedures and customer acceptance.
• Able to plan, support and lead test readiness reviews, formal system verification of the system requirements and final test reports.
• Recognizes and adopts best practices in documentation, testing and efficient use of resources.
• Utilizes basic administration and configuration of RedHat Enterprise Linux in order to resolve configuration issues and integrate Red Hat Linux systems with other existing environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA and a minimum of 2 years of experience, or MS/MA with 0 years of experience, or a High School diploma and 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with software development methodologies and life-cycles; specifications and testing.
• Experience with automated testing tools and developing tests scripts using Python and T&C Control Languages.
• Experience with RedHat Linux with the ability to administer the configuration and lab set-up, providing solutions for issues or integrated lab efficiencies.
• Active/Current Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Atlassian software development and test toolset.
• Experience in Satellite Ground Station - Command and Control applications and software integration and troubleshooting experience of complex, multi-application systems, as well as Satellite Mission Planning Software.
• Communicates effectively with management, peers, and the customer.

Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.