Test Technician III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plans

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 seeks a Test Technician III to lead advanced testing processes, develop protocols, and mentor junior technicians. You will interface with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and collaborate with engineering to enhance product quality.

The role requires substantial troubleshooting experience with laboratory test equipment, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field of study.
• 3+ years' experience as a technician or in a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Thorough understanding of test concepts and techniques.
• Progressive experience with standard laboratory test, calibration, and other measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced testing processes.
• Develop and optimize testing protocols.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for technical issues.
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering to enhance product quality.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee the implementation of new testing methodologies.
• Review and update test plans and procedures as needed.
• Assist in training and onboarding new technicians.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test concepts

Education

Associate's degree in a related field of study.

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

Job description

Do you enjoy conducting trials and analyzing data for product assurance? We may have the career opportunity you desire! The Test Technician III leads advanced testing processes and provides mentorship to junior technicians. They are responsible for developing and optimizing testing protocols and often interface with customers and suppliers to address technical concerns. This role requires significant experience and expertise in troubleshooting complex systems. 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:

• Lead advanced testing processes.
• Develop and optimize testing protocols.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for technical issues.
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering to enhance product quality.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee the implementation of new testing methodologies.
• Review and update test plans and procedures as needed.
• Assist in training and onboarding new technicians.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate's degree in a related field of study.
• 3+ 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 5 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Thorough understanding of test concepts and techniques.
• Progressive experience with standard laboratory test, calibration, and other measurement equipment.

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 U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. 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.

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

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. SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. 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.