Aerospace Test Engineer I: Verification & Validation

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

At Sierra Space, a Test Engineer I contributes to the testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. This entry-level role offers a chance to develop skills within a supportive team and to assist in planning, execution, and documentation of verification activities.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and multi-disciplinary teams, apply engineering principles, and document test data to support project decisions. A Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years' experience are typical.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically entry-level with 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for aerospace systems and components.
• Develop a conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices, applying them to support testing activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and development teams, under the guidance of senior engineers, to ensure effective system integration and performance.
• Utilize schematics, service manuals, test procedures, and logical troubleshooting techniques to support testing activities and resolve routine technical problems.
• Contribute to the generation and disposition of product non-conformances, ensuring adherence to Product and Quality Assurance principles.
• Help develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope and complexity by leveraging familiarity with engineering and testing principles.
• Follow instructions from senior engineers and work collaboratively within 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, both verbally and in writing, to team members and senior engineers.

Skills

Entry-level

Team collaboration

Communication

Testing concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

At Sierra Space, a Test Engineer I contributes to the testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. This entry-level role offers a chance to develop skills within a supportive team and to assist in planning, execution, and documentation of verification activities.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and multi-disciplinary teams, apply engineering principles, and document test data to support project decisions. A Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years' experience are typical.