Test Automation Engineer - SME

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associate’s 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, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops).
• Knowledge of test management tools (JIRA, Test Rail, 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, Load Runner).

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

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Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s 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 nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re 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 world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission you’ll define it.

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer - SME to play a pivotal role in advancing how aviation systems are validated, modernized, and delivered. In 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 life cycles. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of automation, Dev Sec Ops , and mission‑critical aviation systems, while gaining deep exposure to federal programs that directly impact the safety and reliability of the National Airspace System.

• On‑site at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township, NJ

• Lead the design, optimization, and scaling of test automation frameworks integrated into modern Dev Sec Ops  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…