Sr 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 Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the most complex and critical testing projects within the organization. You will develop sophisticated test plans, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest level of product performance and compliance with industry standards.

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. Please note, this role does not require any knowledge or skills related to software or automation testing.

• 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.
• Perform extensive system testing of mission equipment.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 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 with the sequence of test events that accounts for safety risk management, including identifying potential risks and implementing mitigations.

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

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

This position requires current/active 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) handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

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.