Systems Engineer, Test Automation

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.

This position is listed as a System Engineer; however this role supports Test Automation.

Candidates must meet the general SE LCAT addition the position requires experience in the following areas:

• At least 1 year of experience writing unit tests for Python (PyTest)
• At least 1 year of experience writing unit tests for Java (JUnit)
• Fault injection and mocking in both Java and Python
• Designing and writing both white-box and black-box tests
• Adding regression tests to existing software
• Large-scale test design and ability to perform failure mode analysis
• Security testing
• Familiarity with code coverage tools and integration with CI pipelines
• Familiarity with at least one cloud provider
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform is strongly preferred
• Experience testing IaC deployments such as with Terratest is a plus
• Experience working with XML is preferred

• Seven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in system engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

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 Statements