Peraton · 6 hours ago
Systems Test Engineer - SME
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Systems Test Engineer - SME to support FAA modernization programs by ensuring compliance and performance standards are met through rigorous testing of integrated hardware and software systems.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure FAA modernization initiatives meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, while identifying and mitigating risks before deployment
Develop and execute system test plans, test cases, and test scripts for FAA systems
Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of hardware and software
Validate system compliance with FAA standards, NIST frameworks, and federal requirements
Collaborate with engineers, developers, and product owners to define test requirements and acceptance criteria
Conduct automated and manual testing, analyzing results and troubleshooting issues
Document test results, prepare test reports, and track defects to resolution
Support verification and validation (V&V) activities for modernization programs
Ensure test environments are properly configured and aligned with FAA operational environments
Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and risk analyses
Support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) testing in DevSecOps pipelines
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including contractors and subcontractors
Write and execute manual and automated test scripts
Troubleshoot to identify root causes of system or integration failures
Provide technical input for system certification, safety cases, and compliance reviews
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience; or Masters degree and 10 years; or Associate's degree and 14 years experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience
Experience in systems or software testing roles
Strong knowledge of systems engineering and testing methodologies (V-Model, Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)
Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, or similar)
Familiarity with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM)
Experience testing in multi-tier environments (applications, databases, networks, hardware)
Experience in performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
Preferred
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience
Familiarity with air traffic, aviation, or mission-critical systems testing
Professional certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester, CSTE, or Certified Test Engineer
Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or aviation-related systems
Familiarity with safety engineering principles and hazard-based testing methodologies
Experience developing automated regression testing frameworks for federal systems
Background in cybersecurity testing and integration with resilience requirements
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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