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Peraton · 1 day ago

Systems Test Engineer - Telecom

US-MD-Bethesda

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company focused on advancing the safety and modernization of the National Airspace System. The Systems Test Engineer will ensure the reliability and performance of next-generation air traffic control systems by developing test plans, validating system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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

Test plansNetworking technologiesCloud networkingNetwork engineeringSystems testingTelecom engineeringPythonAnsibleAI-driven analyticsCollaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or IT (or additional 4 years of experience)

Experience: 5+ 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

Employees may be eligible for overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Company

Peraton

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Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

Founded in 1992

Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.peraton.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Thomas Terjesen

Chief Information Officer

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