As a Test Engineer at SNC, you will be using 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 ground-based and aerial vehicles. This position is situated within a dynamic team-focused environment, emphasizing the planning and execution of comprehensive testing for mission systems, payloads, and base vehicles. 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. If required, air vehicle testing tasks may include the assessment of aircraft performance and systems disturbed during air vehicle modification and return-to-service efforts, and a thorough evaluation of various flight and control capabilities across prototype air vehicles.

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:

Participate in internal and external meetings and briefs.Generate presentation material and conduct presentations for internal and external program briefs.Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and program stakeholders to develop test strategy for new programs.Draft and develop test plans and test procedures of various complexities, with specific test criteria.Execute testing (local and off-site) in accordance with approved test plans and test procedures to evaluate or demonstrate functionality of components, sub-systems, mission systems and other article systems and capabilities.When required, travel to offsite test locations and lead/participate in planned test activities.Troubleshoot test anomalies discovered during test.Draft and develop test reports summarizing all test findings following conclusion of test.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceConceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practicesFamiliarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsKnowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integrationExperience with planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activitiesAbility to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Extensive experience in missile testing and missile operationsProven background in the Aerospace and Defense industryProficiency with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including both manual and automated testingDemonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports, ensuring compliance with system requirements Strong understanding of Product and Quality Assurance principles, with experience in generating and resolving product non-conformances Experience conducting certification testing for various certification organizations, such as the FAA, NASA, or the DoD

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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 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.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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.