[Hiring] Mid-Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer @Peraton

Role Description

The Office of Space Weather Observations (SWO) under NESDIS is responsible for advancing space weather observational capabilities to meet NOAA programmatic needs. NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SWX) program maintains and extends space weather observations from various vantage points, selected to most efficiently provide comprehensive knowledge of the Sun and the near-Earth space environment needed to protect our technological infrastructure.

The Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS) is responsible for comprehensive ground services for all SWX projects, ensuring successful implementation and operation of observing assets and ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements made by SWFO-L1 and the GOES-R series satellites.

The SWGS Mission Operations Services (MOS) program must provide a full mission satellite command and control solution to support the L1 Series with two new independently launched observatories.

We are seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to serve as the primary authority for the QA across a new satellite ground system development program supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This senior-level role will lead all quality assurance activities throughout the full system lifecycle—from architecture and design through integration, accreditation, and operational deployment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Active Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience. 4+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or quality assurance supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission criticality.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality initiatives or QA teams within complex development programs.
• Experience implementing quality processes across software, hardware, and system integration efforts.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Verification and Validation processes
  • Requirements traceability
  • Configuration management
  • Audit and compliance activities
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence engineering organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or quality assurance supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission criticality.
• Experience supporting satellite systems, ground systems, or aerospace/mission-critical programs.
• Experience working within government or federally funded programs.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as:
  • ISO 9001
  • AS9100
  • CMMI
  • NASA / NOAA development practices
• Experience establishing quality metrics frameworks and dashboards for program leadership.

Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Company Description

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.