Sr Test Engineer - Test Integrator at Sierra Nevada in Dayton, OH

Job description

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. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . 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 Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the most complex and critical testing projects within the organization. You will develop sophisticated test plans, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest level of product performance and compliance with industry standards. 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. Responsibilities: Lead and manage complex and high-stakes testing projects. Plan, assign, and track test‑related work to meet program schedules, coordinating inter‑department support, unique test resources, and near‑term outlooks with internal and external stakeholders. Manage planning documentation workflows by coordinating approvals of latest reviewed versions. Coordinate test planning activities including instrumentation requirements, installation efforts, pre‑test briefings, and required review boards. Serve as the primary point of contact for test execution, resolving scheduling issues and ensuring alignment across engineering, maintenance, and conformity teams. Track and report test execution status, including aircraft instrumentation configuration, maintenance actions, conformity updates, and required post‑flight data reviews. Manage the reporting lifecycle, monitoring report development, review/signature progress, and releasing final reports. Capture and maintain program lessons learned through test-specific hot wash sessions and updates to the Lessons Learned Log. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field. 10+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Expert understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies. Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices. Experience leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams. Advanced Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration. Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation