Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer III

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

3d•$112,694 - $154,975

About The Position

As an Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer III at Sierra Space, you will use extensive experience and expertise in test engineering to lead and contribute to advanced testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. Under general direction, you will independently develop approaches to technical problems and provide guidance to less experienced engineers. Representing Test Engineering, you will contribute to requirements management, system design, systems integration, and the planning and execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities. The role includes preparing test plans, procedures, reports, analyses, and technical documentation; troubleshooting complex test issues; and supporting quality and compliance efforts. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required because the position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. The position is associated with a stated pay range of $112,694.00 to $154,975.25. Sierra Space describes itself as an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree, or a master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
Typically 5 or more years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.
General expertise in an area of test engineering principles and practices, such as dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, software testing, or integration.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Experience with requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
Experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.
General expertise with testing equipment, standards, and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with engineering software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or TestStand for testing and validation.
Experience with environmental testing equipment such as thermal chambers, vibration tables, and data acquisition systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to rapidly learn and apply new test engineering concepts and methodologies.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in aerospace engineering.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams and leading initiatives.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Problem-solving skills and ability to develop and implement solutions to technical challenges.
Experience representing an organization to external stakeholders, such as suppliers, partners, and industry bodies.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
Apply test engineering principles and practices, including dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, software testing, and integration, to solve technical problems.
Work with multidisciplinary design and development teams, independently developing testing approaches and providing guidance to less experienced engineers.
Represent Test Engineering in requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
Plan, conduct, and document Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
Generate and disposition test-related product non-conformances while adhering to quality assurance principles.
Read and interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and troubleshoot complex testing issues.
Use testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to support validation and ensure the quality of aerospace systems and components.
Prepare detailed technical data, reports, and analyses to support engineering initiatives and project decisions.
Communicate technical concepts and information clearly to team members, senior engineers, and stakeholders.