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Software Quality Tester

2025-160166

CAtegory:

Information Technology

Clearance:

Secret

Location:

Santa Clara
,
California

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

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.

Program Overview
About The Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced software tester who will work as part of a small Agile development team on the Intelligence Situation Awareness Tool (ISAT), this role is on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

 

The Tactical Data Processor (TDP). ISAT works with tactical data in a variety of formats and provides a rich set of analysis tools to help operators see the big picture.  The development team supports the implementation of new system behavior and defect corrections to existing system behavior. ISAT supports multiple missions, primarily for the Navy, including the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program, part of the Navy’s Tomahawk Missile program.  As a member of the ISAT team, you will be responsible for understanding and testing the new capabilities and defect fixes.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Learn ISAT features and functions, including developing an understanding of tactical data
  • Learn the program processes and procedures
  • Develop and execute manual tests following project conventions to verify new system capabilities and bug fixes based on system change definitions
  • Report test findings and document new errors per project conventions
  • Understand ISAT configuration
  • Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks
  • Contribute to the evolution of the project standards and conventions
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up) and technical exchange meetings with the customers
Qualifications

What you’ll need:

  • Experience: 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and have an active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one
  • Experience as a software tester
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Ability to follow procedure and to work within a collaborative team environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools, including Azure DevOps

 

The following knowledge and experience are a plus:

  • An understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile
  • Familiarity with C# or C+
  • Familiarity with software installation procedures using Ansible
  • Understanding of STIGs and cybersecurity best practices
  • Military background in command and control, communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR)
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Employee Benefits

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.