Test Automation Engineer - Senior

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead the advancement of aviation system validation and modernization for the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. This role involves providing technical leadership and subject matter expertise in rigorous, automated testing across development and modernization lifecycles, focusing on automation, DevSecOps, and mission-critical aviation systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact the safety and reliability of the National Airspace System.

Benefits

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or Associate’s degree with 10 years of experience, or HS diploma/equivalent with 12 years of experience.
• Proven expertise in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, PyTest).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
• Familiarity with cloud-based automation testing in AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).
• Experience with performance and load testing automation (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Exposure to FAA programs or National Airspace System (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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, optimization, and scaling of test automation frameworks integrated into DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain reusable automation libraries and frameworks.
• Create advanced automated test scripts for 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.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product owners to ensure system testability.
• Manage defect tracking, root cause analysis, and automation-driven remediation efforts.
• Evaluate and recommend test automation tools and platforms aligned with FAA requirements.
• Mentor test engineers and analysts in automation methodologies, scripting, and coding best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and framework audits for quality, scalability, and 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.

Skills

Degrees

Languages

Industry

Security clearance

Relocation