Software Test Engineer SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Software Test Engineer - SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

As a Software Test Engineer - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides leadership on major software testing and quality assurance efforts. Recognized as a domain expert.
• Provides authoritative leadership in software testing strategy, defect management, and process improvement.
• Shapes enterprise testing strategy and ensures alignment with required deliverables.
• Directs systematic testing of software applications across enterprise systems.
• Provides expertise in regression, performance, and deployment testing.
• Oversees enterprise-wide defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Shapes testing documentation standards and compliance verification methods.
• Ensures continual improvement through advanced analysis and reporting.
• Recognized for expertise in software testing and quality assurance.
• Forecasts testing impacts and contributes to contract reviews.
• Advises on acquisition logistics and system planning.
• Trains staff in testing frameworks and compliance standards.
• Ensures traceability, auditability, and compliance across all testing phases.
• Utilizes the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
• Utilizes the following Role Specific Tools: Automated testing frameworks (JUnit, NUnit , pytest , Selenium, Cypress); CI/CD platforms with integrated test pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, DAST, Jenkins, Azure DevOps); software quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, SCAP scanners, Nessus); requirements traceability and test management systems (IBM DOORS, Jama, TestRail); version control and configuration management utilities (Git, Ansible, Terraform); Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environments replicating RGEP baselines; tri domain lab tools for IL4/IL5/IL6 enclaves with routing/VRF and crypto modules (FIPS 140 3, HAIPE); time synchronization utilities (PTP, GPSDO); policy testing frameworks with golden test packs and version control; performance and load testing platforms (JMeter, LoadRunner); interoperability and regression testing dashboards; test readiness review (TRR) packages with test matrix, golden data hashes, SLO compliance charts, and rollback procedures; operational test (OT) scenario validation tools for IOC/FOC milestones; documentation templates for test plans, test reports, and lessons learned repositories.

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as a Software Test Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 12years’ experience with BS/BA , or 10years ’ experience with MS/MA , or 7years ’ experience with PhD . OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is required
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 671 Systems Testing and Evaluation Specialist, Advanced Level / ability to obtain

Des i red Qualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC

• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking

• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations

• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community

• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: 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

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.