Sr Test Engineer - Test Integrator

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working with amazing products and tools? Join us in championing and protecting explorers and heroes! As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the most complex and critical testing projects within the organization. You will develop sophisticated test plans, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest level of product performance and compliance with industry standards. In this role, you will provide leadership and mentorship to the test team, enhancing efficiency and enabling knowledge transfer. You will take ownership of complex integration efforts, reducing bottlenecks on high-priority or technically challenging programs. By improving resource allocation, you will ensure both new and existing programs receive appropriate and timely support. Our testing approach evolves with the design maturity, extending from initial stages through to post-production follow-ups on subsequent articles. The role involves extensive system testing, aimed at assessing a broad spectrum of mission equipment such as communication, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems, to ensure they meet design and functionality standards. Please note, this role does not require any knowledge or skills related to software or automation testing. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
10+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
Expert understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Advanced Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Previous leadership roles within a testing environment.
Direct usage of various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to include manual and automated testing.
Experience authoring complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate compliance to system requirements.
Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (i.e. FAA, NASA, DoD).
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Experience conducting testing per MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or other similar industry methods and standards.
Knowledge of safety risk management, risk mitigations, and industry standards.
Experience with the sequence of test events accounts for safety risk management, including identifying potential risks and implementing mitigations, to conduct tests safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

Generate and monitor detailed test resource, training, and staffing requirements
Serve as the program’s point of contact for all test-related activities and issues
Support Program Team in procurement of subcontractors and material for the test effort (e.g., test facilities, instrumentation hardware, etc.)
Lead and manage complex and high-stakes testing projects.
Develop and execute sophisticated test plans and procedures for advanced systems.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior test engineers.
Perform high-level data analysis and generate detailed reports for senior management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on test strategies and requirements.
Assess, manage, and mitigate test and safety related risks.