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Systems Integration Testing, Lead Associate

Peraton

San Diego, CAFull-time$86–138K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$86–138K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Peraton seeks a Test Engineer to lead systems integration and testing work onsite in San Diego. The role supports government acceptance testing, Viperfish development, integration of FLS, VCM, and SAS systems, and alignment with the Naval Family of Systems. It also includes release package development, configuration management, operational events, test planning, operator training, repair procedure development, and fleet replacement-parts management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems EngineeringSystems IntegrationIntegrated DeploymentOperational TestingFleet FieldingGovernment Acceptance TestingTest PlanningConfiguration ManagementRelease Package Development

Qualifications

BS/BA+5, MS/MA+3, or 9 YearsActive Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer to work onsite in San Diego, CA. This position requires a leader with deep integrated deployment operational expertise and strong technical and systems engineering proficiency, capable of navigating complex, evolving program needs with confidence and precision. Collaborative leadership and diplomatic communication to effectively coordinate among government, military, and contractor stakeholders. Creative problem‑solving is essential, enabling rapid adaptation to emergent challenges and the development of innovative solutions in support of fleet readiness and capability expansion. What you will do:

  • Responsibilities in this role will vary as program objectives shift, but will include supporting government acceptance testing; contributing to Viperfish development; integrating FLS, VCM, and SAS systems; and ensuring seamless alignment with the Naval Family of Systems

  • Will lead release package development, configuration management activities, and participate in OCONUS operational events Additional duties include test event planning, responding to urgent operational needs arising from global conflicts, and generating internal and formal documentation

  • Supports operator training, advanced repair procedure development, and management of fleet replacement parts, ensuring that deployed systems remain fully mission‑capable and continuously improved

Qualifications

What you will need:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA; 3+ years with an MS/MA; 9 years of experience in lieu of 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

Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. 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. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,168 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–138K/yr
  • California median$125–180K/yr689 salary ranges
  • US median$104–163K/yr2,131 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $112K, is 27% below the California median midpoint ($154K) — in the lowest quarter of Test Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 854 open Test Engineer jobs in California and 3,168 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience — more than three in four Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,654 postings).
Education
1,679 of the 3,168 open Test Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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