Systems Integration Testing, Lead Associate

Peraton•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer to work onsite in San Diego, California. The role requires integrated deployment operational expertise, technical and systems engineering proficiency, collaborative leadership, diplomatic communication with government, military, and contractor stakeholders, and creative problem-solving to support fleet readiness and capability expansion. Responsibilities may shift with program objectives and include government acceptance testing, LEON project development, systems integration, and alignment with the Naval Family of Systems. The position also supports operational events, urgent operational needs, operator training, advanced repair procedures, and fleet replacement-parts management to keep deployed systems mission-capable and continuously improve them.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA, or 3+ years with an MS/MA; 9 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
Active Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Strong systems engineering and systems integration experience.
Experience with integrated deployment, operational testing, and fleet fielding of complex defense systems.
Experience supporting government acceptance testing, test planning, configuration management, and release package development.
Hands-on experience with autonomous or remotely operated vehicles, including UUVs, USVs, AUGVs, ALPVs, MK18 UUVs, or comparable maritime systems.
Working knowledge of unmanned vehicle autonomy, autonomous mission planning, navigation behaviors, mission execution, vehicle control software, operator interfaces, and system performance evaluation.
Practical familiarity with unmanned vehicle hardware, software, sensors, navigation systems, communications equipment, and associated mission support equipment.

Responsibilities

Support government acceptance testing.
Contribute to LEON project development.
Integrate systems and ensure alignment with the Naval Family of Systems.
Lead release package development and configuration management activities.
Participate in OCONUS operational events.
Plan test events.
Respond to urgent operational needs arising from global conflicts.
Generate internal and formal documentation.
Support operator training.
Develop advanced repair procedures.
Manage fleet replacement parts to help keep deployed systems mission-capable and continuously improved.