Test Engineer

Peraton; Herndon (AR); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer to lead testing initiatives in Herndon, VA, ensuring reliable performance of both applications and hardware. The role requires deep expertise in identity management within the DMDC domain and hands-on work with industry tools.

Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA or more advanced degrees; security clearance readiness is a must, and the position emphasizes test planning, execution, and continuous improvement across testing

Qualifications

• US citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years experience with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA; 3+ years with PhD.
• Expert in DMDC domain with identity management experience.
• Experience in: SQL Developer, JIRA, TestRail, SortSite, Eclipse, CMS, Splunk, AWS Toolkit, Data Copy, ServiceNow, GenAI.

Responsibilities

• Devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with product design and specifications.
• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
• Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications.
• Performs analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products.
• Develops testing procedures, test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests.
• Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes.
• Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
• Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.
• Maintains test lab equipment, cardstock and consumables required to perform testing of applications and hardware

Skills

Identity management

Test planning

Test automation

Education

BS/BA required

MS/MA preferred

PhD beneficial

Tools

SQL Developer

JIRA

TestRail

SortSite

Eclipse

CMS

Splunk

AWS Toolkit

Data Copy

ServiceNow

GenAI

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer.

This position wil be located in Herndon, VA.

The position will perform the following duties, but not limited too:

Responsibilities:

• Devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with product design and specifications.
• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
• Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications.
• Performs analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products.
• Develops testing procedures, test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests.
• Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes.
• Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
• Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.
• Maintains test lab equipment, cardstock and consumables required to perform testing of applications and hardware

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Expert in DMDC domain with experience working identity management.
• Experience in:
  • SQL Developer
  • JIRA
  • TestRail
  • SortSite
  • Eclipse
  • CMS
  • Splunk
  • AWS Toolkit
  • Data Copy
  • ServiceNow
  • GenAI

Desired Qualifications:

• Good to have Security+ Certification based on project needs.

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.