Peraton · 3 days ago
Senior Technical Writer - Telecom
Bethesda, MD
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 spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to validate and enhance critical air traffic control systems, ensuring reliability and operational excellence through comprehensive test planning and execution.
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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
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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