Peraton · 1 day ago
Test Automation Engineer - SME
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer SME to support FAA programs focused on modernizing and securing the National Airspace System (NAS), ensuring complex systems are successfully integrated and validated.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Synthesize customer requirements, contractual needs, and program constraints (technical, cost, and schedule) into actionable integration, test, and transition strategies
Establish and maintain standards, practices, and procedures for integrating, testing, evaluating, and transitioning FAA systems and enterprise capabilities
Evaluate enterprise architectures, system designs, and processes for integration, test, and evaluation impacts; identify risks and opportunities for improvement
Develop and implement comprehensive test and evaluation (T&E) strategies, plans, and methods to ensure system reliability and compliance with FAA and industry standards
Review and derive requirements for testability; generate verification and validation (V&V) approaches and define customer acceptance criteria
Ensure system and enterprise capability compliance through formal verification and validation methods, documenting traceability from requirements to results
Plan, prepare for, and execute system integration and T&E events, including functional, performance, regression, and acceptance testing
Compile and analyze test data, define corrective actions or process changes, and update configurations and procedures as necessary
Prepare and deliver detailed test activity reports, risk assessments, and system evaluation summaries to internal leadership and FAA stakeholders
Conduct integration regression testing to verify and validate fixes or modifications affecting system performance
Coordinate test and transition activities with cross-functional teams, FAA customers, and other contractors to ensure seamless operational deployment
Support continuous process improvement and lessons-learned initiatives to enhance future testing and integration efficiency
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D
5-10 years of experience in systems integration, test, and evaluation within federal or aviation programs (FAA experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience developing and executing T&E plans and verification/validation strategies for large-scale or enterprise systems
Solid understanding of systems engineering principles (INCOSE or equivalent), requirements management, and configuration control
Familiarity with FAA systems engineering, verification, and validation processes, including NAS lifecycle documentation standards
Experience using industry-standard tools for test management, requirements traceability, and data analysis
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, customer-facing environment
Preferred
INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification
Experience with FAA NextGen, BNATC, or TechOps modernization programs
Knowledge of FAA acquisition and T&E standards (AMS, NAS-SE, etc.)
Experience with automated testing frameworks or simulation environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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2025-09-25
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