Test Engineer

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

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 to ensure operational effectiveness, maintainability, interoperability, security, and compliance across the system lifecycle.

The role sits at the intersection of enterprise systems engineering and rigorous software/hardware testing within a federal health environment. A US citizen with DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma.
• Proven experience in technical documentation and system engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• DoD security clearance (ADP II Public Trust) or the ability to obtain one.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous product testing and evaluation including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing for hardware and software.
• Perform system integration testing for functional, interoperability, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Design, develop and implement test plans, scripts, and verification procedures from complex requirements.
• Create and maintain test plans, scripts, and test cases; document testing activities and outcomes.
• Analyze test cases and report progress to stakeholders; track anomalies in Jira and coordinate defect triage.
• Produce detailed test reports and leadership briefings; support lifecycle development and RMF compliance.

Skills

Test engineering

System testing

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BS/BA required

High school diploma required

Tools

Jira

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

About The Role

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.

• 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.

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.

Details

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.

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:

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