Senior Test Automation Engineer

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.

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.

• 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 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.

This 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…