Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a dynamic and skilled Systems Integration & Test Engineer to play a critical role in the research, design, development, testing, certification, deployment, and improvement of cutting-edge products and services. This role will involve leading a team to design and test advanced autonomous aircraft and missile systems, managing the product life-cycle from subsystem design through to fully integrated systems. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft. This role is essential in ensuring that Sierra Nevada Corporation continues to deliver high-quality, innovative products that meet the needs of our customers and contribute to national defense.

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:

Integration and Testing Solutions:

Plan, implement, and maintain solutions for integrating and testing missile subsystems and complete missile systems.Document all processes and maintain thorough records to ensure traceability and repeatability.

Test and Evaluation:

Work with Test and Systems team to develop and execute missile system test and evaluation plans for systems under development.Ensure that test solutions align with customer contractual needs and requirements, while adhering to technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Specification and Standards:

Establish functional and technical specifications and standards for missile systems.Address hardware/software interface issues and define input/output parameters to ensure seamless integration of the entire system or subsystem.

Test Plans and Procedures:

Review, evaluate, and derive requirements for testability.Develop and oversee the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.

Coordination and Communication:

Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with other programs and organizations within the company.Ensure clear and effective communication across teams to maintain alignment and efficiency.

Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports at the subsystem and system levels.Verify and validate system performance against defined requirements.

Discrepancy Reports and Regression Testing:

Write detailed discrepancy reports documenting any issues identified during testing.Perform integration regression testing to verify and validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems, and systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study and typically 10 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceComprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices.Progressive experience working in multidisciplinary design & development teamsDemonstrated understanding and experience with the practical application of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principlesExperience with missile/ unmanned aircraft testingExperience performing integration, verification, and field qualification of test assetsUnderstanding of Computer Aided Engineering toolsThe ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Background in the Aerospace and Defense IndustryExperience with weapons or missile systemsSenior skill set includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tiersPast history of developing baseline project definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of integrated trade studies and analysis

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 annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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.

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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.