Systems 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  Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will responsible for test planning, execution, validation, and documentation across hardware, software, and integrated 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:

  • Ensure FAA modernization initiatives meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, while identifying and mitigating risks before deployment.
  • Develop and execute system test plans, test cases, and test scripts for FAA systems.

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of hardware and software.

  • Validate system compliance with FAA standards, NIST frameworks, and federal requirements.

  • Collaborate with engineers, developers, and product owners to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.

  • Conduct automated and manual testing, analyzing results and troubleshooting issues.

  • Document test results, prepare test reports, and track defects to resolution.

  • Support verification and validation (V&V) activities for modernization programs.

  • Ensure test environments are properly configured and aligned with FAA operational environments.

  • Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and risk analyses.

  • Support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) testing in DevSecOps pipelines.

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including contractors and subcontractors.

  • Write and execute manual and automated test scripts.

  • Troubleshoot to identify root causes of system or integration failures.

  • Provide technical input for system certification, safety cases, and compliance reviews.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As a Systems Test Engineer, you will be on the front line of ensuring that new technologies, upgrades, and integrations work as intended—safely and effectively. Your expertise will help guarantee that FAA systems remain resilient, interoperable, and compliant, directly supporting the FAA’s mission of aviation safety and operational excellence.

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 Associate’s degree and 14 years experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.  
  • Experience in systems or software testing roles.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering and testing methodologies (V-Model, Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).

  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, or similar).

  • Familiarity with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).

  • Experience testing in multi-tier environments (applications, databases, networks, hardware).
  • Experience in performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
  • Familiarity with air traffic, aviation, or mission-critical systems testing.

  • Professional certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester, CSTE, or Certified Test Engineer.

  • Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or aviation-related systems.

  • Familiarity with safety engineering principles and hazard-based testing methodologies.

  • Experience developing automated regression testing frameworks for federal systems.

  • Background in cybersecurity testing and integration with resilience requirements.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

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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