{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b0a804be0ff720d4e6e18c19","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0a804be0ff720d4e6e18c19","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0a804be0ff720d4e6e18c19","title":"Test Automation Engineer","description":"Basic Qualifications\r\nU.S. Citizenship Required.\r\nMust have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.\r\nBachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or or Masters degree and 3 yearsor Associate's degree and 7 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years experience.\r\nProven expertise in test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, PyTest, etc.).\r\nProficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar).\r\nExperience integrating automated tests with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).\r\nKnowledge of test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).\r\nFamiliarity with cloud-based automation testing in AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.\r\nStrong understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).\r\nExperience with performance and load testing automation (JMeter, LoadRunner).\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.\r\nExperience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical test automation environments.\r\nProficiency with TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).\r\nExperience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.\r\nFamiliarity with unit testing frameworks including JUnit, Mocha, and Jasmine.\r\nExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.\r\nUnderstanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.\r\nExperience scripting test tools and simulators.\r\nExperience supporting performance, stability, and regression test execution.\r\nJoin 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.\r\nAt Peraton, you won't just support the mission you'll define it.\r\nHelp shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a 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 lifecycles. This 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.\r\nWork Location\r\nOn-site at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township, NJ\r\nYour Impact\r\nLead the design, optimization, and scaling of test automation frameworks integrated into modern DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.\r\nDevelop and maintain reusable automation libraries and frameworks that drive efficiency and consistency.\r\nCreate advanced automated test scripts supporting functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.\r\nEnsure automation strategies align with safety-critical, compliance-driven, and certification-focused testing needs.\r\nProvide subject matter expertise on automation tools, frameworks, and industry best practices.\r\nIntegrate automated testing into continuous testing pipelines, enabling faster, more confident releases.\r\nCollaborate with engineers, architects, and product owners to ensure systems are designed for testability.\r\nManage defect tracking, root cause analysis, and automation-driven remediation efforts.\r\nEvaluate and recommend test automation tools and platforms aligned with FAA requirements and constraints.\r\nMentor test engineers and analysts in automation methodologies, scripting, and coding best practices.\r\nConduct code reviews and framework audits to ensure quality, scalability, and long-term reuse.\r\nProduce and present automation coverage metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reports.\r\nSupport test readiness reviews, system certification, and compliance activities for FAA leadership.\r\nServe as a technical leader driving automation strategy and advanced testing initiatives across FAA programs.\r\nWhy This Opportunity Stands Apart\r\nThis role places you at the center of aviation modernization efforts at one of the FAA's most important technical hubs. You won't just contribute code you will influence architecture, mentor teams, and help define how secure, scalable systems are built in a regulated, safety-critical environment. You'll 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.\r\nThe mission is consequential. The responsibility is real. The impact is nationwide. 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