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.

Work Location:

• On-site at the Tech Center near Egg HarborTownship NJ

Your Impact

• 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 Opportunity Stands Apart

This role places you at the center of aviation modernization efforts at one of the FAAs most important technical hubs. You wont just contribute code you will influence architecture mentor teams and help define how secure scalable systems are built in a regulated safety-critical work on nationally significant programs collaborate with engineering leaders and help modernize systems that directly impact the safety of U.S. airspace. Few development roles offer this level of visibility responsibility and mission alignment.

The mission is consequential. The responsibility is real. The impact is nationwide. Your work will:

• Strengthen the safety of the U.S. aviation system.

• Support nationally significant modernization initiatives.

• Place you at the forefront of mission-driven federal engineering.

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 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:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Experience with FAA systems federal modernization efforts or mission-critical test automation environments.
• Proficiency with TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 and modern JavaScript (ES6).
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks including JUnit Mocha and Jasmine.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience scripting test tools and simulators.
• Experience supporting performance stability and regression test execution.

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