Military Fellowship Program: Test Engineer; Flight Test

Program Overview

SNC’s Military Fellowship Program partners with initiatives such as Skill Bridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide up to six months of on‑the‑job industry training for active‑duty service members transitioning to civilian roles. Fellows gain valuable experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks while preparing for full‑time employment.

• Simulate, test, certify, and improve cutting‑edge aerospace and defense products and services, including advanced mission payloads, electronic systems, aircraft, and space exploration systems.
• Develop complex test plans and procedures to verify and validate product requirements.
• Execute tests using industry‑grade tools and processes.
• Participate in system‑level and component‑level testing across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary design and development teams.

• Currently serving on active duty and eligible to participate in the DoD Skill Bridge program.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience (higher education may substitute for experience).
• Advanced knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.

• Experience with a variety of testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
• Ability to prepare detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Familiarity with product and quality assurance principles, including generation and disposition of non‑conformances.
• Experience performing certification testing for organizations such as FAA, NASA, or DoD.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry.

• U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits available.

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