Software Test Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); Hybride; USD 82 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SNC seeks a Test Engineer II to develop and execute test plans for complex aerospace and defense systems, including system, sub-system and component testing. The role emphasizes validation, environmental tests, and rigorous troubleshooting with cross-functional teams.

The position supports verification activities across design maturity, with travel as needed, and requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years in test engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years in test engineering or related role.
• Knowledge of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Understanding of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Experience with Linux OS, networking and testing microservice-based architectures.
• Experience planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to read schematics, service manuals and follow test procedures.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures for complex systems.
• Conduct system-, sub-system-, and component-level testing (functional, performance, environmental).
• Analyze test data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and facilitate resolution of issues and anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering to refine test requirements and methods.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Generate content and participate in meetings and briefs.

Connaissances

Linux

Networking

Test planning

Verification & Validation

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Outils

Python

C#

TypeScript

Description du poste

Hybrid or in office

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working with amazing products and tools? Join us in championing and protecting explorers and heroes! As a Test Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing complex test plans and procedures for various aerospace and defense systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate and verify product requirements, ensuring high-quality performance and compliance.

Our testing approach evolves with the design maturity, extending from initial stages through to post-production follow-ups on subsequent articles.

The role involves extensive system testing, aimed at assessing a broad spectrum of mission equipment such as communication, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems, to ensure they meet design and functionality standards.

Please note, this role does not require any knowledge or skills related to software or automation testing.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations — with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures for complex systems.
• Conduct system, sub-system, and component-level testing, including functional, performance, and environmental tests.
• Analyze test data and provide comprehensive reports on test results.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and facilitate resolution of issues and anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to refine test requirements and methodologies.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Generate content and participate in internal/external meetings and briefs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficient understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Use of Linux Operating Systems, networking, testing microservice-based web application architectures.
• Exposure to 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to include manual and automated testing.
• Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate compliance to system requirements.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
• Experience developing test automation frameworks
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Instantiation of CI/CD pipelines
• Automation of reverse traceability documentation
• Languages: Python, C#, Typescript
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 – $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/).

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/).

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains — sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.