AI&T Lead: Satellite Test & Integration

Pace Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space, based in Colorado, is seeking an AI&T Lead to guide a multifaceted satellite test program. You will design test strategies, lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with system requirements through rigorous test execution and reporting.

You will drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and test functions, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate complex technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree a plus.
• Typically 12+ years of related experience in test engineering and leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of test engineering principles across dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, SW testing, and integration.
• Experience collaborating with project managers, functional managers, and technical leads on planning/reporting.
• Strong systems engineering understanding across the lifecycle.
• Designing test strategies/frameworks and developing test scripts.
• Ability to lead enterprise-wide test improvements and optimize test capabilities.
• Proficient with testing equipment, standards, and methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret U.S. clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex program to build, test, and validate satellite projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers in test engineering.
• Develop advanced test strategies, frameworks, and plan execution.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and program plans to meet contracts.
• Communicate complex technical information to stakeholders.

Skills

Test engineering

Systems engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Programming for test scripts

Top Secret clearance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree +10 yrs experience

Tools

Testing equipment & measurement

Thermal chambers, vibration tables

Job description

Sierra Space, based in Colorado, is seeking an AI&T Lead to guide a multifaceted satellite test program. You will design test strategies, lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with system requirements through rigorous test execution and reporting.

You will drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and test functions, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate complex technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders.