Senior Software Tester Test Automation

Peraton is seeking an experienced software tester with test automation experience who will work as part of the test automation team on the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program part of the Navys Tomahawk Missile program.

Peraton develops several TMPC applications providing support for tactical and training operations. Functions provided by these applications include mission planning; data distribution; strike planning rehearsal and coordination; strike execution monitoring and control; strike reporting; and communications configuration and data management/delivery.

The primary focus of your test role on the test automation team in collaboration with your team members is to develop and execute automated tests to verify system behavior. Tests are written for both API and UI testing. This role may have the ability to work in a hybrid capacity but is primarily on-site in Santa Clara CA.

While testing is the primary responsibility you will perform non-test activities as needed and able to support the overall focus and commitment of the team.

As part of the team you will:

• Learn the system behavior
• Learn the programs processes and procedures
• Develop and execute automated tests following team/project conventions
• Report test findings and document new errors per team/project conventions
• Understand hardware configurations and applications/capabilities for each configuration
• Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks
• Contribute to the evolution of the team/project standards and conventions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g. Sprint Planning Daily Stand-up)
• Work in a collaborative team

• HS 9 years AS 7 years 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Experience with test automation for API and UI testing using Python Selenium with an in-depth knowledge of Python
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to follow procedures
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with configuration management tools including Azure DevOps (TFS)
• Familiarity with Visual Studio or other IDE
• US Citizen and Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

The following knowledge and experience are a plus:

• Software background with an understating of software development lifecycle methodologies including Agile

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.