Test Engineer II (Electronic Hardware)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Sparks, NV is looking for a Test Engineer to develop test plans and procedures while ensuring product compliance through rigorous testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance. An attractive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a related engineering role.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering practices.
• Familiar with multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Support automated test equipment.
• Collaborate with development engineering on design for test requirements.
• Conduct failure analysis to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Engineering principles

Testing fundamentals

Failure analysis

Circuit card test integration

Documentation of V&V activities

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Boundary Scan

Flying Probe

Job description

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 at SNC, you will be using your skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting‑edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.

You'll develop complex test plans and procedures for a variety of systems to ensure the verification and validation of all product requirements. You will also be involved with the execution of the tests using top industry tools. As a cross‑functional engineer, you’ll test system and component level new products and develop new test processes throughout the product lifecycle.

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

• Support automated test equipment
• Collaborate with development engineering on design for test (DFT) requirements
• Integrate circuit card test into manufacturing processes (ICT)
• Conduct failure analysis to ensure quality standards and provide feedback to engineering

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related discipline and at least 2 years of experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• 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
• Familiarity with printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) process including testing fundamentals such as Boundary Scan, Flying Probe, Integrated Circuit Card Testing

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience with in‑circuit test development and deployment
• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies including manual and automated testing
• Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate compliance to system requirements
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in generation and disposition of product non‑conformances
• Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (e.g., FAA, NASA, DoD)
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer‑focused technology and best‑of‑breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest‑growing companies. Learn more about SNC.

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

We 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, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship 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.

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.