Principal Test Engineer

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 Principal Test Engineer, you will provide mentorship to test engineers, serve as a technical subject‑matter expert on testing events and documentation peer reviews, and spearhead complex testing initiatives to ensure our products achieve the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance.

• Lead strategic planning for testing initiatives and projects.
• Develop and implement innovative testing methodologies and processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to test engineering teams.
• Oversee execution of the most critical and complex testing projects.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive testing excellence.
• Ensure that test events account for safety risk management, identify potential risks and implement mitigations to conduct tests safely and effectively.

Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 14+ years of experience in test engineering or related role; higher‑level degrees may substitute for experience.
• Extensive experience in advanced testing principles and methodologies.
• Thorough understanding and ability to interpret engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive experience leading multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated expertise planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred:

• Recognized contributions to the field of test engineering.
• Experience with manual and automated testing equipment, standards, and methodologies.
• Extensive experience authoring complex professional test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Experience with Product and Quality Assurance principles and disposition of product non‑conformances.
• Experience performing certification testing for FAA, NASA, DoD, etc.
• Experience conducting testing per MIL‑STD‑810, DO‑160, or similar industry methods and standards.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Work in office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required because an active U.S. Security Clearance is necessary for employment.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $ - $.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.