Senior Test Automation Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Test Automation Engineer with Security Clearance
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About

The Role 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. Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer 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.

Work Location:

* This position is full-time on site in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
In this position, you will:
* 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.

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. Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizenship Required.

* Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

* Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or or Associate's degree and 10 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 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).

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