Test Engineer III - Software

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Test Engineer III to lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for advanced aerospace and defense systems. The role covers system-level to post-production testing, ensuring compliance, performance, and safety across mission equipment including communication, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, prepare detailed test reports, and ensure procedures meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in test engineering or related role.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced understanding of test and evaluation principles.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management & system integration.
• Experience planning, conducting and documenting V&V activities.
• Ability to read schematics, follow test procedures, and troubleshoot.
• Experience with test automation & CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Oversee system-, sub-system-, and component-level testing including functional, performance, and environmental tests.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes, and provide actionable recommendations in reports.
• 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.

Skills

BS in Engineering

6+ years experience in test eng

Higher degree substitution

Test & evaluation principles

Engineering principles & practices

Multidisciplinary teams

Requirements mgmt & systems integ.

V&V planning & documentation

Read schematics & troubleshoot

Test automation & CI/CD

Python

C#

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

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 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.
• Experience developing test automation frameworks Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

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.
• Instantiation of CI/CD pipelines Automation of reverse traceability documentation

Languages

• Python
• C#
• Typescript

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: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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.