Artillery Domain Test Engineering, Senior Associate

Peraton

$80K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years experience with a BS/BA, 0 years with MS/MA, or 6 years without a degree
  • Must be able to obtain Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizen required
  • Preferred field artillery knowledge and experience with specific artillery systems
  • Strong working knowledge of AFATDS
  • Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle
  • Ability to perform software root cause analysis
  • A+ Hardware Certification preferred
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages

Responsibilities

  • Devise testing plans and methods to ensure product reliability
  • Design and develop testing methods and equipment
  • Plan labor, schedules, and equipment for testing
  • Provide sample testing parameters and compile testing data
  • Test customer samples and conduct special field tests
  • Consult with teams on application testing and perform diagnostics
  • Develop procedures and implement testing processes
  • Monitor test processes for continual improvement

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with occasional telework
  • Flexible schedule for work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional certifications
  • Supportive work environment with team collaboration
  • Chance to work on advanced military technologies
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton  is seeking an Artillery Domain Test Engineer for our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ office.  Hybrid position. Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work location.

 

What you will do:

 

Devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with product design and specifications.

  • Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
  • Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
  • Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
  • Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area such as in a field environment.
  • Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications. Performs analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products.
  • Develops testing procedures, test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests. Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes.
  • Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
  • Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.
Qualifications

What you will need:

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Must be able to obtain Secret Security Clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred:

  • Field Artillery knowledge with experience in a Fire Direction Center controlling M109A6, M109A7, M777A2s, or Digitized M119s or as a cannon crew member on the same systems
  • Strong working knowledge of AFATDS
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Security clearance
  • Have a basic understanding of Software Development Lifecycle
  • Proven ability to perform software root cause analysis
  • A+ Hardware Certification
  • Ability to evaluate software code according to specifications
  • Ability to code and interpret multiple programing languages
  • Advanced understanding and knowledge of operating systems
  • Experience in automated software testing
  • Proficient in development of test procedures and cases based upon requirements.
  • Good understanding of software design.
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 individuals 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.

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