Test Automation Engineer - Senior

Peraton; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer in Atlantic City, NJ to lead innovative automation testing for the FAA's Air Traffic Control System. The ideal candidate will design and optimize test frameworks and collaborate with engineers on automation strategies.

Qualified candidates must have significant experience with test automation tools, programming languages, and CI/CD processes, ensuring the safety and efficiency of aviation systems.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years with a Master's; 10 years with an Associate's; or 12 years with a HS diploma.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of test automation frameworks.
• Develop reusable automation libraries for testing.
• Ensure automation strategies meet compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, PyTest)

Programming languages (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)

CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)

API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI)

Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Associate's degree

HS diploma/equivalent

Tools

Cloud testing (AWS, Azure)

Test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM)

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

Test Automation Engineer - Senior

Requisition ID: 2026-166840 | Position Category: Information Technology | Clearance: Public Trust

Job Locations: US-NJ-Atlantic City

Work Location: On-site at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Overview

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 DevSecOps 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, 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, LoadRunner).

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FAA programs or 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.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.