Test Engineer I

Sierra Space • Louisville, CO

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About The Position

As a Test Engineer I at Sierra Space, you will contribute to the testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. This entry-level role provides an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a supportive team environment. You will assist with planning, executing, and documenting verification and validation activities, working closely with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Typically entry-level, with 0–2 years of experience.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from senior engineers.
• Familiarity with requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Exposure to planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and exposure to generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
• Familiarity with schematics, service manuals, test procedures, and logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with basic engineering software tools and applications related to testing and validation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new concepts and methodologies in test engineering.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in aerospace engineering.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills for working effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills to convey basic technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to routine technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for aerospace systems and components.
• Apply a conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices to support testing activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design and development teams, under senior engineers’ guidance, to support effective system integration and performance.
• Use schematics, service manuals, test procedures, and logical troubleshooting techniques to support testing and resolve routine technical problems.
• Contribute to generating and dispositioning product non-conformances in accordance with Product and Quality Assurance principles.
• Help develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope and complexity using engineering and testing principles.
• Follow senior engineers’ instructions and collaborate with the team to achieve project goals and milestones.
• Prepare and document test data, reports, and technical information to support project initiatives and team decision-making.
• Communicate technical concepts and information clearly, verbally and in writing, to team members and senior engineers.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level