Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer III

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

23h

About The Position

As an Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer III at Sierra Space, you will use extensive experience and general expertise in test engineering to lead and contribute to advanced testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. Working under general direction, you will independently develop approaches to technical problems and provide guidance to less experienced engineers. As a representative of Test Engineering, you will contribute to requirements management, system design, systems integration, and execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities. This role supports Sierra Space’s mission to advance space-based technology, safeguard national security, and deliver systems that keep customers mission-ready. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance eligibility needed for employment. The listed pay range is $112,694.00–$154,975.25. Actual base compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Sierra Space offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and additional benefits. The role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree; alternatively, 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 the clearance eligibility needed for employment.
General expertise in at least one 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 V&V activities.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques.
General expertise with testing equipment, standards, and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with advanced 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 concepts and methodologies in test engineering.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in aerospace engineering.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork and leading initiatives.
Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to develop and implement innovative 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 expertise—including areas such as dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, software testing, and integration—to solve broad technical problems.
Work with multidisciplinary design and development teams, provide guidance to less experienced engineers, and independently develop testing approaches under general direction.
Represent Test Engineering in requirements management, system design, and systems integration to support system performance and validation.
Plan, conduct, and document Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
Generate and disposition test-related product non-conformances in accordance with quality assurance principles.
Read and interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex testing issues.
Use testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to support validation and ensure the quality of aerospace systems and components.
Prepare and document technical data, reports, and analyses to support engineering initiatives and project decisions.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members, senior engineers, and stakeholders.