Sr. Test Technician

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

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

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off - 3 weeks

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV is seeking a Test Technician IV to lead testing operations and develop rigorous procedures. The role emphasizes high-level troubleshooting, mentoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve testing quality and efficiency.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in a related role, and the ability to interpret complex technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required or substituted with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience as a technician or in a related field; higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications.
• Strong knowledge of test concepts and techniques and experience with standard laboratory test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage testing projects and oversee testing operations.
• Develop testing procedures and standards.
• Perform high-level troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Mentor junior and senior technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align testing work.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of testing processes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Evaluate and select new testing technologies and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing procedures

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Lab equipment calibration

Measurement instrumentation

Job description

Are you skilled at complex technical concepts, analysis and solutions in an engineering environment? Join our team and take your career to the next level! The Test Technician IV manages projects and oversees testing operations. They are instrumental in the development of testing procedures and standards. This role involves high-level troubleshooting, mentoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Manage testing projects and oversee operations.
• Develop testing procedures and standards.
• High-level troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Mentor junior and senior technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align testing activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing processes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Evaluate and select new testing technologies and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate's degree in a related field of study.
• 5+ years' experience as a technician or in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Comprehensive understanding of test concepts and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with standard laboratory test, calibration and other measurement equipment.
• Proven project management skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Associate's degree with a focus on Electronics.
• Familiarity with MIL Standard 810 Test Standards.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Perform testing processes on equipment, including the ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Conduct fault isolation and troubleshooting, requiring hand/finger dexterity.
• Analyze and document test results, spending significant time on computers.
• Work in potentially hazardous or loud environments, following safety protocols.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• For office roles, capability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

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

Benefits:

• 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.

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.

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 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 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.