Peraton
Overview
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Performance & Load Test Engineer
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Peraton . 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. Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We are seeking a
Performance & Load Test Engineer
to lead performance, scalability, and reliability testing oversight, ensuring deployed systems meet FAA operational demands and maintain high availability under load. Your work will directly impact the quality and resilience of critical aviation systems used by millions of passengers and aviation professionals daily.
Responsibilities
Lead performance, scalability, and load testing for FAA modernization systems.
Develop test strategies, plans, and scripts to validate system reliability under peak operational conditions.
Oversee execution of load and stress tests; analyze results to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues and improve system efficiency.
Establish and maintain performance benchmarks and KPIs to ensure consistent quality standards.
Provide detailed reports and recommendations to stakeholders on system readiness and performance improvements.
Support capacity planning and forecasting to prepare for future scalability demands.
Champion best practices for performance engineering across the organization.
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 Master’s degree and 10 years or Associate’s degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
Proven experience in performance, load, and scalability testing for complex enterprise or mission-critical systems.
Proficiency with tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar.
Strong knowledge of system architecture, distributed systems, and network protocols.
Experience analyzing metrics, logs, and traces to diagnose performance issues.
Ability to translate operational demands into performance test scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization programs, or critical infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
Knowledge of FAA operational standards and performance requirements.
Certifications such as ISTQB Performance Testing, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar.
Background in CI/CD pipelines with integrated performance testing.
Additional Information
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. Salary is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply where eligible.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Civil Engineering
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Join to apply for the
Performance & Load Test Engineer
role at
Peraton . 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. Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We are seeking a
Performance & Load Test Engineer
to lead performance, scalability, and reliability testing oversight, ensuring deployed systems meet FAA operational demands and maintain high availability under load. Your work will directly impact the quality and resilience of critical aviation systems used by millions of passengers and aviation professionals daily.
Responsibilities
Lead performance, scalability, and load testing for FAA modernization systems.
Develop test strategies, plans, and scripts to validate system reliability under peak operational conditions.
Oversee execution of load and stress tests; analyze results to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues and improve system efficiency.
Establish and maintain performance benchmarks and KPIs to ensure consistent quality standards.
Provide detailed reports and recommendations to stakeholders on system readiness and performance improvements.
Support capacity planning and forecasting to prepare for future scalability demands.
Champion best practices for performance engineering across the organization.
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 Master’s degree and 10 years or Associate’s degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
Proven experience in performance, load, and scalability testing for complex enterprise or mission-critical systems.
Proficiency with tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar.
Strong knowledge of system architecture, distributed systems, and network protocols.
Experience analyzing metrics, logs, and traces to diagnose performance issues.
Ability to translate operational demands into performance test scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization programs, or critical infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
Knowledge of FAA operational standards and performance requirements.
Certifications such as ISTQB Performance Testing, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar.
Background in CI/CD pipelines with integrated performance testing.
Additional Information
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. Salary is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply where eligible.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Civil Engineering
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