Test Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2026 Interns Only)

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is hiring a Test Engineer I to support test and certification of advanced aerospace and defense products. You will develop and execute basic test plans and procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design requirements are met.

The role emphasizes extensive system testing across mission equipment such as communications, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems, with no software testing focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Must have been an SNC Summer 2026 Intern.
• Basic understanding of requirements, testing 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.
• Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans and procedures.
• Perform basic testing and validation of components and systems/sub-systems.
• Record and analyze test data, providing initial reports on test results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain test equipment and ensure proper calibration and functionality.
• Participate in internal/external meetings and briefs.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

In office

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

R0030967

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 I, you will be responsible for supporting the test and certification of advanced aerospace and defense products. Your role will involve developing and executing basic test plans and procedures to ensure product requirements are met. This position will also require you to collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize industry-standard tools to perform tests on components and systems.

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:

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans and procedures.

• Perform basic testing and validation of components and systems/sub-systems.

• Record and analyze test data, providing initial reports on test results.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test requirements are understood and met.

• Maintain test equipment and ensure proper calibration and functionality.

• Participate in internal/external meetings and briefs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field.

• 0-2+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.

• Must have been an SNC Summer 2026 Intern

• Basic understanding of requirements, testing 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.

• Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Internship or project experience in aerospace or defense industry.

• 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.

• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.

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: $71,338.47 – $98,090.40. 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:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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.