Software Test Engineer

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 do the cannot be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Ready to make an impact? Peraton is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to develop TT&C and Satellite Mission Management software in support of our mission critical customers and COTS software products. This position is located in Melbourne, FL. Flexible for occasional telework - must be local to work location.

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Performing system level software integration and test (I&T) activities for Satellite Ground Station Command and Control applications ensuring system compatibility to meet program technical, schedule and cost objectives.
• This includes the test and integration of COTS-based systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and commissioning of the completed system.
• Position will require the generation of complex test procedures for the validation and verification of software components written in Java and C and to analyze requirements for integration and/or testability issues.
• Develops and implements software system level test programs, plans, specifications, procedures and customer acceptance.
• Able to plan, support and lead test readiness reviews, formal system verification of the system requirements and final test reports.
• Recognizes and adopts best practices in documentation, testing and efficient use of resources.
• Utilizes basic administration and configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in order to resolve configuration issues and integrate Red Hat Linux systems with other existing environments.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA and a minimum of 2 years of experience, or MS/MA with 0 years of experience, or a High School diploma and 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with software development methodologies and life-cycles; specifications and testing.
• Experience with automated testing tools and developing tests scripts using Python and T&C Control Languages.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux with the ability to administer the configuration and lab set-up, providing solutions for issues or integrated lab efficiencies.
• Active/Current Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Atlassian software development and test toolset.
• Experience in Satellite Ground Station - Command and Control applications and software integration and troubleshooting experience of complex, multi-application systems, as well as Satellite Mission Planning Software.
• Communicates effectively with management, peers, and the customer.

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.