Test Automation Engineer - Senior
Listed on 2026-06-24
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IT/Tech
Test Automation Engineer - Senior
Requisition : | Position Category:
Information Technology | Clearance:
Public Trust
Job Location s: US-NJ-Atlantic City
Work Location:
On-site at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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 help define it.
Responsibilities- 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 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.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or Associate's degree and 10 years of experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years of 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 PostgreSQL.
- 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.
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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