Test Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO, is seeking a Test Engineer III to lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for aerospace and defense systems. The role requires deep testing expertise and the ability to manage multiple test projects, ensuring design compliance and performance.

The position involves over‑seeing system, sub-system, and component testing, analyzing test data, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of test engineering or related experience.
• Advanced understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Experience with verification and validation activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States secret security clearance.
• Ability to read schematics and follow test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Oversee system-level, sub-system, and component-level testing.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes, and report findings.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements.
• Ensure test processes meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare test reports and briefs for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate resolution of issues and anomalies.

Skills

Test engineering

Verification & Validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Test planning

Data analysis

Reading schematics

US Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

## Test Engineer IIIApplyremote type: In officelocations: Lone Tree, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0030408Do 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 III, you will lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for advanced aerospace and defense systems. This role requires in-depth expertise in testing methodologies and the ability to manage multiple test projects simultaneously, ensuring product compliance and performance. 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:*** Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and procedures.* Oversee system-level, sub-system, and component-level testing, including functional, performance, and environmental test.* Perform detailed analysis of test data, identify root causes of issues, and provide actionable recommendations in a comprehensive test report.* Identify, document, troubleshoot, and facilitate resolution of issues and anomalies.* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and strategies.* Ensure test processes and equipment meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.* Generate content and lead internal/external meetings and briefs.**Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.* 6+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.* Advanced understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.* Proven knowledge of engineering principles and practices.* Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.* Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.* Experience with 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.* Ability to obtain and maintain a United States secret security clearance**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 performing certification testing for various certification organizations (i.e. FAA, NASA, DoD).* Experience conducting testing per MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or other similar industry methods and standards.* Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.* Knowledge of safety risk management, risk mitigations, and industry standards.**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: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. 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.**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.