Test Automation Engineer SME

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer SME to play a pivotal role in advancing how aviation systems are validated modernized and this high-impact position you will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to ensure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) systems undergo rigorous automated testing across development and modernization role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of automation DevSecOps and mission-critical aviation systems while gaining deep exposure to federal programs that directly impact the safety and reliability of the National Airspace System.

In this position you will:

• Lead the design optimization and scaling of test automation frameworks integrated into modern DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.

• Develop and maintain reusable automation libraries and frameworks that drive efficiency and consistency.

• Create advanced automated test scripts supporting functional integration regression and performance testing.

• Ensure automation strategies align with safety-critical compliance-driven and certification-focused testing needs.

• Provide subject matter expertise on automation tools frameworks and industry best practices.

• Integrate automated testing into continuous testing pipelines enabling faster more confident releases.

• Collaborate with engineers architects and product owners to ensure systems are designed for testability.

• Manage defect tracking root cause analysis and automation-driven remediation efforts.

• Evaluate and recommend test automation tools and platforms aligned with FAA requirements and constraints.

• Mentor test engineers and analysts in automation methodologies scripting and coding best practices.

• Conduct code reviews and framework audits to ensure quality scalability and long-term reuse.

• Produce and present automation coverage metrics dashboards and executive-level reports.

• Support test readiness reviews system certification and compliance activities for FAA leadership.

• Serve as a technical leader driving automation strategy and advanced testing initiatives across FAA programs.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the backbone of aviation safety and innovation in the United States. As a Test Automation Engineer your work ensures that automation accelerates testing expands coverage and reduces operational risk before systems ever reach the field. You are not just writing tests; you are protecting the integrity of the National Airspace System enabling modernization with confidence and ensuring that new technologies meet the highest standards of safety reliability and performance. This role offers the opportunity to lead influence and make a national impact through technology.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or or Associates degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
• Proven expertise in test automation tools (Selenium Cypress Playwright JUnit PyTest etc.).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python Java C# JavaScript or similar).
• Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins GitLab Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of test management tools (JIRA TestRail HP ALM).
• Familiarity with cloud-based automation testing in AWS Azure or hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of API testing tools (Postman REST Assured SoapUI).
• Experience with performance and load testing automation (JMeter LoadRunner).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting systems for the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal agencies.

• Familiarity with FAA standards NIST frameworks RMF or compliance-driven testing environments.

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium Cypress Playwright JUnit TestNG or equivalent.

• Experience integrating automated testing with cloud or hybrid environments.

• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (e.g. JMeter Gatling LoadRunner).

• Experience with containerized or microservices-based architectures.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and influence automation best practices across teams.

• Experience generating automation metrics dashboards and executive-level reporting.

• Prior involvement in system certification readiness reviews or safety assessments.

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