Lead Principal Test Engineer — Spaceflight Validation

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); Presencial; USD 161.000 - 221.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Sierra Space is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex testing and validation efforts for aerospace systems. You will design test strategies, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement across the testing function while coordinating across cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive experience in test engineering, strong programming for tests, and an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Formación

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Typically 12+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Advanced knowledge in multiple test engineering areas (dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, SW Test, Integration).
• Expertise in designing test strategies and frameworks, strong analytical skills and automation tools.
• Experience applying advanced technical principles and leading enterprise test functions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute advanced and complex test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Design and implement advanced test strategies and frameworks, integrating strong analytical skills and automation tools.
• Develop and use programming skills for test script development to ensure robust testing processes.
• Apply advanced technical principles in Test Engineering functions and drive continuous improvement.
• Advance capabilities of the testing function across the enterprise through improvement initiatives.
• Utilize testing equipment and methodologies to support validation of aerospace systems and components.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers to enhance technical skills and development.
• Prepare and document detailed technical data, reports, and analyses for project decisions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Test engineering principles

Automation testing

Test script programming

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Top Secret clearance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Herramientas

LabVIEW

MATLAB

TestStand

Descripción del empleo

Sierra Space is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex testing and validation efforts for aerospace systems. You will design test strategies, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement across the testing function while coordinating across cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive experience in test engineering, strong programming for tests, and an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.