Sr Test Engineer

Position Overview

Senior Test Engineer responsible for leading the most complex and critical testing projects within the organization, developing sophisticated test plans, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the highest level of product performance and compliance with industry standards.

• Lead and manage complex and high‑stakes testing projects.
• Develop and execute sophisticated test plans and procedures for advanced systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior test engineers.
• Perform high-level data analysis and generate detailed reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on test strategies and requirements.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate test and safety‑related risks.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• 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 (V&V) activities.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques.

• Previous leadership roles within a testing environment.
• Direct usage of various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
• Experience authoring complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in generation and disposition of product non‑conformances.
• Experience performing certification testing for organizations such as FAA, NASA, DoD.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Experience conducting testing per MIL‑STD‑810, DO‑160, or other similar industry methods and standards.
• Knowledge of safety risk management, risk mitigations, and industry standards.
• Experience managing the sequence of test events to address safety risk management, including identifying potential risks and implementing mitigations.

• Work on a computer for extended periods.
• Lifting up to 25lbs regularly.
• Occasional travel to Dayton, OH, or Hagerstown, MD.
• Work in an office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $ – $. Compensation varies depending on factors such as key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) with up to 150% match, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

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.

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.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.