Systems Integration Testing, Lead Associate
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Systems Integration Testing, Lead Associate to work onsite in San Diego, California. The role requires integrated deployment and operational expertise, technical and systems engineering proficiency, collaborative leadership, and diplomatic communication to coordinate with government, military, and contractor stakeholders. The position supports fleet readiness and capability expansion by adapting to evolving program needs and developing solutions to emergent challenges. Program responsibilities may shift with objectives and include supporting government acceptance testing, contributing to LEON project development, integrating systems, and ensuring alignment with the Naval Family of Systems. The role also supports operator training, advanced repair procedure development, and fleet replacement parts management so deployed systems remain mission-capable and are continuously improved.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA, at least 3 years with an MS/MA, or 9 years of experience in lieu of 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 and integrate systems, ensuring 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, and generate internal and formal documentation.
- Support operator training and development of advanced repair procedures.
- Manage fleet replacement parts to help ensure deployed systems remain mission-capable and continuously improved.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
