Performance & Stability Test Engineer with Security Clearance

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. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face, serving as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supporting every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

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 are 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. You will lead performance, scalability, and reliability testing oversight, ensuring that deployed systems meet FAA operational demands and maintain high availability under load. Whether you are supporting safety validation efforts or leading teams on major FAA programs, your work will directly impact the millions of passengers and aviation professionals who rely on safe, efficient airspace operations every day.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA's systems operate at a scale and complexity unlike any other. Downtime or degraded performance can disrupt national air travel, compromise safety, and impact commerce on a massive scale. Your work will directly safeguard the reliability of the nation's airspace systems, supporting the FAA's mission to provide safe, efficient, and predictable air traffic management.

Location and Culture

This position is located on-site in Chantilly, VA. Peraton is seeking a Performance & Stability Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel.

Hiring Process and Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.