Systems Engineer, Test Automation

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer with a focus on Test Automation in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role supports test automation within a systems engineering framework and requires hands-on Python and Java unit testing, fault injection, and both white-box and black-box methods.

Applicants should have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, seven years of SE experience, and experience with IaC tools like Terraform and Terratest, plus cloud familiarity.

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.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• This position supports Test Automation within a System Engineer role.
• 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.

Skills

Python tests

Java tests

Fault injection

White-box testing

Black-box testing

Regression tests

Test design

Security testing

CI pipelines

Cloud provider

Terraform

Terratest

XML

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Terratest

Job description

Systems Engineer, Test Automation

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

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.

EEO

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