Test Engineer

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Defense Health Agency Solution Delivery Division (SDD). You will provide advanced testing and engineering support for DHA systems, ensuring security, interoperability, and alignment with mission requirements throughout the lifecycle.

This role focuses on testing across hardware and software, system integration, and documentation, with exposure to RMF and DoD guidance. US citizenship is required and the position is based in the US.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required for 5 years of experience; HS diploma with 9 years experience accepted.
• Proven experience in technical documentation, system architecture, and engineering analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• DoD security clearance (ADP II Public Trust) or ability to obtain one.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with test and evaluation processes for IT systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Product Testing & Evaluation: conduct rigorous testing to meet system requirements.
• System Integration Testing: perform functional, interoperability, regression, and performance testing.
• Test Script & Test Plan Development: design and implement test evaluation processes and documentation.
• Develop and maintain test plans, scripts and cases for IT systems and components.
• Test Case Analysis & Reporting: provide progress reports and document anomalies in Jira.
• Documentation & Reporting: produce detailed test reports and briefings for leadership and stakeholders.
• Participation in IT Systems Development: engage in all phases with focus on requirements and test design.
• Requirements Analysis: participate in analysis to align testing with mission needs.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure compliant testing.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity to verify RMF compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration & communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA degree

High school diploma with extensive experience

Job description

Test Engineer

Job Locations

US

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer in support of the Defense Health Agency Solution Delivery Division (SDD). This position will provide advanced testing and engineering support for DHA systems, ensuring operational effectiveness, maintainability, interoperability, security and alignment with mission and business requirements through the system lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise systems engineering, rigorous software/hardware testing, and strict federal healthcare compliance

This role will support the modernization and optimization of DHA's suite of Application Lifecycle Management Tools (ALMT) within secure military health and ensure all activities will adhere to Federal, DoD, and DHA guidance, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 System Life Cycle Processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Testing & Evaluation: Conduct rigorous product testing and evaluation using established standards to ensure all system requirements are met. This includes functional, integration, regression, and performance testing for both hardware and software systems.
• System Integration Testing: Conduct functional, interoperability, regression, performance, and end-to-end system testing.
• Test Script & Test Plan Development: Design, develop and implement comprehensive test evaluation processes, procedures, documentation, and verification procedures derived from complex system requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update test plans, test scripts and test cases for IT systems, including hardware and software components. Create, implement, and report on system test plans, after-action reports, and test cases to document testing activities and outcomes.
• Test Case Analysis & Reporting: Analyze test cases and provide progress reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the testing lifecycle. Identify, document, and track system anomalies using tools like Jira. Coordinate and support defect triage meetings based on test results, and conduct root-cause analysis for technical infrastructure or software integration issues.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce detailed test reports, operational readiness assessments, and technical briefings for leadership and government stakeholders.
• Participation in IT Systems Development: Engage in all phases of IT systems development, with emphasis on requirements analysis, test design, and tool selection. This ensures testing is integrated from the earliest stages of system development.
• Requirements Analysis: Participate in requirements analysis, test design, and tool selection, ensuring testing is aligned with mission and business needs.
• Application of Engineering Principles: Apply fundamental engineering concepts, processes, practices, and procedures to all technical tasks, ensuring testing activities are methodical, compliant, and aligned with industry standards.
• Cybersecurity Verification: Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure all tested systems comply with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and hold auditable evidence of security measures. Apply fundamental engineering concepts, processes, practices, and procedures to all technical tasks.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with senior technical professionals, user staff, and stakeholders to complete projects successfully and ensure tested systems meet operational and business requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma.
• Proven experience in technical documentation, system architecture, and engineering analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Department of Defense security clearance (ADP II Public Trust) or the ability to obtain one.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with test and evaluation processes for IT systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred testing experience in DoD or Federal environments.
• Preferred knowledge of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, DoD and DHA guidance, and lifecycle management.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends and advancements.
• Preferred experience with AI-driven automation optimizing software delivery and code quality.

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

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.