Peraton · 12 hours ago
Senior Systems Test Engineer - Telecom
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of next-generation air traffic control systems, developing test plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing and executing test plans across hardware, software, and integrated systems
Validating and documenting system performance to ensure safety and compliance
Working with cutting-edge networking technologies, including routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), TDM to MPLS migration, SDN, network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS), and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or IT (or additional 4 years of experience)
Experience: 8+ years in IT systems, telecom engineering, or network administration
Networking Expertise: Strong grasp of TCP/IP, OSI model, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
Telecom & Networking Tech: Hands-on experience with VoIP, SIP trunking, fiber optics, satellite communications, 4G/LTE, 5G, routers, switches, firewalls, PBX, and optical networking equipment
Next-Gen Skills: Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), network automation (Python, Ansible), and AI-driven analytics for proactive troubleshooting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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