Test Engineer II (Vehicle Systems Test Director)

Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working with amazing products and tools? Join us in championing and protecting explorers and heroes!
This is your moment, your opportunity to cement a place for Sierra Space in the history books. Sierra Space is building the world's only commercial reusable space lifting body vehicle and this opportunity provides the chance to be part of the elite team that will test the vehicle prior to flight. As a Test Director II at Sierra Space, you will use your skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll develop complex test plans and procedures for a variety of systems to ensure the verification and validation of all product requirements. You will also be involved with the execution of the tests using top industry tools. As a cross functional engineer, you'll test system and component level new products and develop new test processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a working knowledge of the Dream Chaser systems to facilitate requirement closure through test
• With a working knowledge, identify risk mitigation and test opportunity
• Coordinate and Direct resources across all disciplines to develop complex tests coincident with program milestones.
• Work along side test engineers during test executions as the test SME

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of experience
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration
• Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities

Preferred:

• Experience with mechanical, structural, and environmental testing of large aerospace assemblies, mechanical systems, mechanisms, and structures
• Experience designing tests for pressurized systems, including propulsion, life support, and cooling systems
• Experience designing tests for space & atmospheric environments including thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), vibration, shock, acoustic, lightning, etc
• Experience developing test equipment, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and servicing equipment for mechanical and pressurized fluid systems
• Experience with testing of actuators, motors, and associated controllers
• Experience with testing of static and deployable solar arrays
• Experience with various testing equipment, instrumentation, standards, and methodologies to include manual and automated testing, especially using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software
• Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate compliance to system requirements
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of product non-conformances
• Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (i.e. FAA, NASA, DoD)
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques
• Ability to support nights and weekends testing as required
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

Important Notice:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Rarely exposed to loud noises

Safety Sensitive Position:

• Responsible for the safety or security of people or property
• Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles

Referral Bonus: $1,500
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $79,264.96 - $108,989.32. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.