Military Fellowship Program: Test Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Southern Pines, NC

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About The Position

SNC’s Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide on-the-job industry training for eligible service members transitioning to civilian work. Fellowships provide up to six months of training and experience in the civilian sector, along with opportunities to build professional networks. Applicants must currently be serving on active duty and be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program; the program is not for people who have already separated from the military.

The role is within SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which develops and integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support.

The Test Engineer develops and executes testing for complex systems, analyzes and reports results, and works with engineering and design teams to resolve issues and refine test requirements. The position requires a current/active Secret U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Work may take place in an office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment, and occasional travel may be required.

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 use logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Current/active Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
• Ability to prepare complex, professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate 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 functional, performance, and environmental testing.
• Analyze test data and provide comprehensive reports on test results.
• Identify and document issues and anomalies, troubleshoot them, and facilitate their resolution.
• 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 briefs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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