Sr Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer - (Clearance Required)

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr Test Engineer to lead advanced testing and validation of aerospace systems and components for satellite and spacecraft programs. You will mentor early career engineers and act as the prime technical contact on major programs.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, a related Bachelor's degree, and 8+ years of experience in test engineering. A strong background with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or TestStand is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career engineers, representing Test Engineering across programs.
• Work with latitude to determine technical objectives and approaches on major aerospace projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and senior personnel to ensure technical excellence and project success.
• Prepare and document detailed technical data, reports, and analyses to support engineering decisions.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field

8+ years experience

Top Secret clearance

Test engineering expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

TestStand

Job description

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

As a Sr Test Engineer at Sierra Space, you will leverage your extensive expertise and experience to lead and contribute to advanced testing and validation projects of aerospace systems and components, working on cutting-edge satellite and spacecraft programs. You will work with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and provide guidance and mentorship to early career engineers. Representing Test Engineering, you will engage with cross-organizational senior personnel and serve as the prime technical contact on significant programs and projects.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced and complex test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and working knowledge in the execution of Test Engineering tasks, providing innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Work without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and approaches.
• Guide, mentor, and lead early career engineers in completing job assignments, fostering professional development and technical growth.
• Utilize and master various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to support validation efforts and ensure the quality of aerospace systems and components.
• Develop and implement creative and effective solutions to complex technical problems, demonstrating ingenuity and creativity.
• Oversee the successful completion of major program milestones, potentially functioning in a project leadership role.
• Interact with cross-organizational senior personnel on significant technical matters, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on programs and projects, ensuring alignment with technical objectives and organizational goals.
• Prepare and document detailed technical data, reports, and analyses to support engineering initiatives and project decision-making.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and information clearly to team members, senior engineers, and stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• Demonstrated expertise in one area of test engineering principles and practices (dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, SW Test, Integration, etc.).
• Ability to work without appreciable direction with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide early career engineers in the completion of job assignments.
• Extensive technical expertise and working knowledge in the execution of Test Engineering job functions.
• Expertise with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced engineering software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or TestStand for testing and validation.
• Experience with environmental testing equipment such as thermal chambers, vibration tables, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-complexity tasks and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts and methodologies in test engineering.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in aerospace engineering.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams and lead initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly and effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of successful technical leadership and ownership of high-impact projects from concept through completion.

Compensation

Pay Range: $135,695.00 - $186,601.25

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires current/active Top 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.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

• We also offer 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, and more.

Application Deadline

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.