Lead System Test Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

snc; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Generous benefits package

Job summary

SNC in Lone Tree, CO invites a Senior Test Engineer to lead complex verification and validation of mission systems. You will design and execute sophisticated test plans for aviation and ISR products, mentor junior engineers, and produce detailed management reports.

The role emphasizes hands-on system testing, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
• Experience developing test automation frameworks
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex and high-stakes testing projects.
• Develop and execute sophisticated test plans and procedures for advanced systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior test engineers.
• Perform high-level data analysis and generate detailed reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on test strategies and requirements.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate test and safety related risks.

Skills

Test engineering

Leadership

V&V planning

CI/CD pipelines

Data analysis

Reading schematics

Test automation frameworks

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

YAML

C#

Typescript

Job description

SNC in Lone Tree, CO invites a Senior Test Engineer to lead complex verification and validation of mission systems. You will design and execute sophisticated test plans for aviation and ISR products, mentor junior engineers, and produce detailed management reports.

The role emphasizes hands-on system testing, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.