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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Test Engineer 2

AvionicsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 0–2 years of experience in test engineering or a related role is required.
  • A basic understanding of requirements, testing principles, and methodologies is required.
  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices is required.
  • Familiarity with multidisciplinary design and development teams is required.
  • Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration is required.
  • Exposure to planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities is required.
  • The role requires the ability to work on a computer for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
  • The ability to work in an office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and executing test plans and procedures.
  • Perform basic testing and validation of components, systems, and subsystems.
  • Record and analyze test data and provide initial reports on test results.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test requirements are understood and met.
  • Maintain test equipment and ensure its proper calibration and functionality.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings and briefings.
  • Conduct system testing of mission equipment, including communications, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems, to assess whether it meets design and functionality standards.
  • Support testing and certification of aerospace and defense products, with testing extending from initial design stages through post-production follow-up on subsequent articles.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Internship or project experience in the aerospace or defense industry is preferred.
  • Experience with testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing, is preferred.
  • The ability to prepare complex, professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports demonstrating compliance with system requirements is preferred.
  • The ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques is preferred.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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