Test Engineer Job at Peraton, Washington DC

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  • Peraton
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

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  Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, program-level oversight, and subject matter expertise in testing methodologies for large-scale, safety-critical FAA systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

In this position, you will:

  • Lead the development of enterprise-level test strategies, test plans, and methodologies.

  • Oversee system, integration, performance, and acceptance testing across FAA workstreams.

  • Provide subject matter expertise on testing processes, standards, and best practices.

  • Manage and mentor test engineers and analysts, ensuring consistency and quality.

  • Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.

  • Ensure all testing complies with FAA standards, NIST RMF, FISMA, and safety frameworks.

  • Direct the use of test automation, simulation, and validation tools for efficiency.

  • Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, and risk assessments.

  • Support FAA leadership in test readiness reviews, certification, and accreditation activities.

  • Prepare audit-ready test documentation and compliance reports.

  • Conduct risk-based testing for safety- and mission-critical systems.
  • Oversee test performance.
  • Lead defect management, resolution tracking, and root cause analysis for system issues.
  • Guide modernization initiatives, and ensure all delivered systems meet FAA safety, performance, and compliance standards.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As the Test Engineer you will ensure that every modernization effort undergoes rigorous, standards-based testing before it enters service. Your expertise will guarantee that FAA systems perform reliably under real-world conditions, directly protecting public safety, improving air traffic operations, and safeguarding national aviation infrastructure.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.  
  • Experience in software testing and testing methodologies,
  • Strong background in test automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, or similar).
  • Proficiency with test management platforms (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
  • Experience supporting federal IT compliance standards (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP).
  • Familiarity with performance and load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
  • Knowledge of FAA Safety Management System (SMS) and how safety integrates into testing.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to brief FAA leadership.

  • Professional certifications such as ISTQB Test Manager, PMP, SAFe Release Train Engineer, or CSTE.

  • Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or NAS testing initiatives.

  • Background in aviation, aerospace, or defense systems testing.

  • Familiarity with ICAO standards and international aviation safety testing practices.

  • Experience with automated regression frameworks, digital twins, or advanced simulation environments.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

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

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