Senior Test Engineer: Systems Verification Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, CO is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead complex testing projects across mission equipment such as communication, computing, navigation and surveillance systems. You will develop test plans, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards from initial design through post-production follow-ups.

This role emphasizes system testing, V&V activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in test engineering or related role.
• 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.
• Experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation activities.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and troubleshoot.
• 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

Requirements management

Systems integration

Mentoring junior engineers

Test data analysis

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, CO is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead complex testing projects across mission equipment such as communication, computing, navigation and surveillance systems. You will develop test plans, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards from initial design through post-production follow-ups.

This role emphasizes system testing, V&V activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.