Peraton · 3 weeks ago
Hardware Test Engineer - SME
Cooks Crossing, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer - SME to provide technical and management leadership for hardware testing initiatives, ensuring mission readiness for C2ISR systems.
RoboticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical and management leadership for all hardware testing initiatives within system T&E support, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for leveraging advanced testing to achieve robust technical validation and mission readiness for C2ISR systems
Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of hardware T&E systems that define system design activities, architectural analysis, design validation, and operational requirements verification across all C2ISR technological systems
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in hardware test engineering, system T&E, and C2ISR platforms (avionics, airborne, shipboard, land-based), applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for providing system T&E insights that enable continuous technological optimization and mission readiness
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative hardware testing approaches that provide comprehensive system performance assessment across diverse technological environments and support direct involvement with non-deadly components weapons systems
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced hardware T&E solutions for C2ISR systems
Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring testing of system constraints, software characteristics, and performance capabilities achieves optimal mission readiness
Directs and controls the methods and staffing for hardware test engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient test solutions that optimize C2ISR system quality and reliability across all platforms
Provides authoritative guidance on leveraging hardware T&E to shape C2ISR system design, development, and deployment practices, influencing overall system architecture and operational deployment
Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all hardware T&E efforts, critically impacting the reliability, performance, and operational effectiveness of C2ISR technological systems
Shapes the future direction of system T&E for the TO by pioneering new hardware testing techniques, research, and advanced validation capabilities, directly impacting mission success
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Hardware Test Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
12 years of relevant experience with BS/BA, OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA OR 10 years with MS/MA, OR 7 years with Ph.D
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 451 Systems Administrator Advanced / ability to obtain
Preferred
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
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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