Senior Test Engineer, Aerospace Systems

Sierra Space; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

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

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Test Engineer III in Louisville, KY to lead complex test plans and analyses for aerospace systems. You will drive verification and validation activities, manage test data, and guide junior engineers while collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. A strong emphasis on disciplined testing and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in test engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate system compliance.
• Apply expertise in dynamics, thermal, measurement, and software testing to solve problems.
• Guide less experienced engineers and contribute to V&V activities.
• Manage requirements, system design, and system integration for test validation.

Skills

LabVIEW

MATLAB

TestStand

Test engineering

V&V

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

LabVIEW software

MATLAB

TestStand

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Test Engineer III in Louisville, KY to lead complex test plans and analyses for aerospace systems. You will drive verification and validation activities, manage test data, and guide junior engineers while collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. A strong emphasis on disciplined testing and documentation is essential.