Sr Test Engineer - Satellite Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Louisville, CO

Full-time

Louisville, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Test Engineer at Sierra Space, you will play a crucial role in simulating, testing, certifying, and improving cutting-edge products and services related to space exploration. This position involves developing complex test plans and procedures to ensure the verification and validation of product requirements across a wide range of systems, including advanced mission payloads and electronic systems. You will work with top industry tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to test new products and develop innovative test processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, test, certify, and improve products and services related to space exploration.
• Develop complex test plans and procedures for various systems.
• Ensure verification and validation of all product requirements.
• Execute tests using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Document Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 10 or more years of experience in engineering.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting V&V activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies including manual and automated testing.
• Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles.
• Experience performing certification testing for organizations like FAA, NASA, or DoD.
• Ability to read schematics and use logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.