Senior Test Architect - Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex system testing across ISR, aviation and C4ISR platforms. The role emphasizes safety, risk management and rigorous verification and validation activities for mission-critical equipment, including navigation, communication and surveillance systems.

The successful candidate will mentor test teams, develop innovative testing methodologies, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 14+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Extensive experience in advanced testing principles and methodologies.
• Thorough understanding and ability to interpret engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive Experience leading in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated expertise planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for testing initiatives and projects.
• Develop and implement innovative testing methodologies and processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to test engineering teams.
• Oversee the execution of the most critical and complex testing projects.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive testing excellence.
• Ensure that the sequence of test events accounts for safety risk management, including identifying potential risks and implementing mitigations, to conduct tests safely and effectively.

Skills

Test engineering

Leadership

Requirements management

Systems integration

Multi-disciplinary teams

Mentoring

Clearance eligibility

V&V planning

Test strategy

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Advanced degree substitution

Tools

MIL-STD-810 knowledge

DO-160 knowledge

Testing equipment

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead complex system testing across ISR, aviation and C4ISR platforms. The role emphasizes safety, risk management and rigorous verification and validation activities for mission-critical equipment, including navigation, communication and surveillance systems.

The successful candidate will mentor test teams, develop innovative testing methodologies, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance