Test Engineer II - Test Director (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

21h

About The Position

As a Test Engineer II at Sierra Space, you will utilize your knowledge and experience to contribute to the testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. You will participate in the planning, execution, and documentation of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities. This role requires strong knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to solve technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
Typically 2+ years of related experience
Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Working knowledge of Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience with generation and disposition of product non-conformances
Ability to read/interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques
Basic experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies
Exposure to and execution of complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Jira
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar planning tools
Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Demonstrated eagerness to learn and apply new concepts in test engineering
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Effective teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences
Strong problem-solving abilities with focus on practical technical solutions
Ability to balance technical excellence with cost and schedule considerations
Demonstrated ability to influence peers while maintaining collaborative relationships
Strategic thinking to evaluate both short and long-term impacts of decisions
Good judgment about when to escalate issues versus resolving independently
Ability to maintain productive working relationships under pressure
Confidence to advocate for an approach while remaining open to alternative perspectives
Self-awareness to recognize experience shortcomings when formulating a solution and comfort to seek answers from those with more experienced

Responsibilities

Developing, scheduling, executing, and documenting test events to Verify and Validate (V&V) aerospace systems and components
Develop products such as test plans, procedures, and scripts to support test execution
Identify and define necessary test support equipment
Generate test execution reports to show traceability of V&V
Ensure compliance with system requirements through V&V activities
Apply strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices throughout the test planning and execution phase
Apply logical troubleshooting techniques and documentation to resolve testing issues
Effectively coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop appropriate test products
Prepare preliminary cost and schedule estimates for test activities
Manage adherence to program budgets/schedule throughout test development and execution phases
Identify and elevate test development or execution schedule risks
Create and present information effectively to team members and senior engineers
Identify process gaps and work to implement solutions