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Software Engineer/Test - Lead

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026
Software Engineer/Test - Lead
Job Locations US
Requisition ID 2025-161750 Position Category Information Technology Clearance Public Trust
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Test Lead to support the NOAA AWIPS program, the nationwide weather forecasting platform relied upon by more than 150 operational sites. In this role, you will lead system-level testing, verification, and validation efforts to ensure AWIPS delivers reliable, high-performance capabilities critical to national weather operations.

What You'll Do:

    Lead system, integration, regression, and acceptance testing activities

  • Develop test plans, procedures, traceability matrices, and final reports

  • Coordinate test execution with engineers and stakeholders

  • Support test readiness reviews, defect tracking, and requirements compliance

  • Perform system-level integration and testing of COTS and custom software

  • Execute testing in Linux environments; create and modify scripts (Bash, Python, etc.)

  • Support Agile development using JIRA and automated testing tools

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
  • 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • 5 years of test engineering, verification/validation, or system integration experience.
  • Experience developing test plans, procedures, and traceability matrices.
  • Familiarity with Linux, distributed systems, and operational testing.
  • Experience supporting regression and integration testing in Agile environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting NOAA, NWS, or other environmental or weather-focused operational systems.
  • Active/Current Public Trust

** This position is contingent upon contract award **

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Peraton Overview

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 can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range
$135,000 - $216,000. 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

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