Peraton · 21 hours ago
Senior Technical Writer - Telecom
US-MD-Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Senior Test Engineer will be a key contributor to the validation and performance of critical air traffic control systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Test Planning & Execution: Design and execute comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts for complex hardware and software systems
Drive Network Performance Testing: Evaluate system stability, throughput, and scalability under a wide range of operational and stress conditions
Advance Test Automation: Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test solutions using tools such as Python and Robot Framework to improve efficiency and coverage
Own Defect Management: Identify, analyze, and document defects, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive timely resolution
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Experience: 8+ years designing and executing complex automated test suites, diagnosing root causes, and supporting large-scale test environments
Networking Expertise: Strong command of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and VLANs
Test Automation: Proficiency in Python, C++, or Bash to build and maintain automated testing frameworks
Traffic & Analysis Tools: Hands-on experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent, T-Rex) and packet analysis tools such as Wireshark
Virtualization & Cloud: Experience with hypervisors (KVM, ESXi), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud networking platforms (AWS VPC, Azure VNet)
Network Security Testing: Exposure to automated security testing, vulnerability research, or red/blue team activities to ensure resilient networks
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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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