Test Coordination Systems Engineer

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Eligible for bonus plan

Job summary

A leading national security company in Fort Meade seeks a Test Coordination Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical High Performance Computing (HPC) program. The role includes monitoring system activities, preparing compliance matrices, and coordinating test schedules. Applicants must have a relevant degree or experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers enhanced employee benefits, 25 days of PTO annually, and a competitive salary ranging from $104,000 to $166,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of experience, or Bachelor's with 7 years, or Master's with 5 years, or PhD with 3 years in a Qualified Engineering Field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph completed in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems test activities associated with HPC system capabilities.
• Prepare and review compliance matrix for test activities.
• Coordinate the integrated test schedule across stakeholders.
• Represent the HPC program at stakeholder test meetings.
• Ensure compliance by vendors during HPC contracts testing.

Job description

Test Coordination Systems Engineer

Job Locations: US-MD-Fort Meade

Requisition ID: 2026-164789

Position Category: Engineering

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Test Coordination Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical High Performance Computing (HPC) program of national importance. This cutting‑edge program encompasses everything from HPC test planning and execution, to architecture design, prototyping, and vendor collaboration. Technical areas span commercial cloud technologies, HPC, and enterprise architecture directly supporting the success of U.S. national security objectives.

As a Systems Engineer on this program, you will:

• Monitor systems test activities associated with HPC system capability activities.
• Prepare and review compliance matrix associated with test activities.
• Coordinate the integrated test schedule across stakeholders.
• Represent the HPC program equities at HPC capability stakeholder test meetings.
• Monitor HPC contracts testing requirements to ensure compliance by vendors and that appropriate annotations are recorded in program documentation as test events are successfully concluded.

This is an opportunity to be part of a high‑profile, tactically important program, where your contributions are directly recognized for their impact. #AJCM

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience:
  • A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of general systems engineering experience, OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience, OR
  • A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience, OR
  • A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience.
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Polygraph must have been completed in the last 5 years.

Desired Qualifications:

• While experience as a tester is not required, a basic understanding of the purpose and function of various types of testing (Unit tests, integration tests, regression tests, and operational acceptance tests) is essential.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

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.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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

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