Military Fellowship Program: Test Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Southern Pines, NC

About The Position

SNC’s Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide eligible, currently serving active-duty service members with up to six months of on-the-job industry training as they prepare to transition to civilian work. The program is not for service members who have already separated from the military. The position is within SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support. The Test Engineer develops and executes tests for complex systems, analyzes results, documents and helps resolve issues, and works with engineering and design teams to refine test requirements and methods. The role also involves maintaining and calibrating test equipment and contributing to meetings and briefings. The position requires current active-duty military status and eligibility for the DoD SkillBridge program, a current/active Secret U.S. security clearance, and U.S. citizenship. Work may take place in an office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment; occasional travel may be required. Applicants must be able to work at a computer for extended periods and regularly lift up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Currently serving on active duty and eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in test engineering or a related role; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficient understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
Exposure to planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.
Current/active Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
Ability to prepare complex, professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports demonstrating compliance with system requirements.
Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience generating and dispositioning product non-conformances.
Experience performing certification testing for organizations such as the FAA, NASA, or DoD.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures for complex systems.
Conduct system-, subsystem-, and component-level testing, including functional, performance, and environmental tests.
Analyze test data and provide comprehensive reports on test results.
Identify, document, troubleshoot, and facilitate resolution of issues and anomalies.
Collaborate with engineering and design teams to refine test requirements and methodologies.
Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
Generate content and participate in internal and external meetings and briefings.