Senior Technical Writer - Telecom

Peraton • Bethesda, MD

12h • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Join Peraton at the forefront of transforming the nation’s airspace. Through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program, we are advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) —one of the most complex and mission-critical infrastructures in the world. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the technology, innovation, and expertise that keep America’s skies safe, secure, and moving. We’re looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in high-impact environments and want to play a direct role in shaping the future of air traffic management. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it. Senior Test Engineer – Telecom Location: Bethesda, MD Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to join our Telecom team. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the validation and performance of critical air traffic control systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. Why Peraton Work on a nationally significant program that directly impacts aviation safety. Collaborate with top experts across aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. Be empowered to innovate, lead, and make a measurable difference. If you’re passionate about quality, performance, and mission-critical systems—and want your work to matter at a national scale— Peraton is where you belong . 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years designing and executing complex automated test suites, diagnosing root causes, and supporting large-scale test environments.
• Networking Expertise: Strong command of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and VLANs.
• Test Automation: Proficiency in Python , C++ , or Bash to build and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Traffic & Analysis Tools: Hands-on experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent, T-Rex) and packet analysis tools such as Wireshark .
• Virtualization & Cloud: Experience with hypervisors (KVM, ESXi), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud networking platforms (AWS VPC, Azure VNet).
• Network Security Testing: Exposure to automated security testing, vulnerability research, or red/blue team activities to ensure resilient networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Planning & Execution: Design and execute comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts for complex hardware and software systems.
• Drive Network Performance Testing: Evaluate system stability, throughput, and scalability under a wide range of operational and stress conditions.
• Advance Test Automation: Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test solutions using tools such as Python and Robot Framework to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Own Defect Management: Identify, analyze, and document defects, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive timely resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level