Peraton · 5 hours ago
Test Automation Engineer SME
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Test Automation Engineer SME to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for the Federal Aviation Administration's systems, ensuring rigorous automated testing across development and modernization lifecycles.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 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)
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
Experience supporting systems for the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal agencies
Familiarity with FAA standards, NIST frameworks, RMF, or compliance-driven testing environments
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent
Experience integrating automated testing with cloud or hybrid environments
Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner)
Experience with containerized or microservices-based architectures
Ability to mentor junior engineers and influence automation best practices across teams
Experience generating automation metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting
Prior involvement in system certification, readiness reviews, or safety assessments
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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