Test Engineer II

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 Test Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing complex test plans and procedures for various aerospace and defense systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate and verify product requirements, ensuring high-quality performance and compliance.

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.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures for complex systems.
• Conduct system, sub-system, and component-level testing, including functional, performance, and environmental tests.
• Analyze test data and provide comprehensive reports on test results.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and facilitate resolution of issues and anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to refine test requirements and methodologies.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Generate content and participate in internal/external meetings and briefs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficient understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• FAA Class III Medical Certification required. Candidates without current certification must obtain it prior to hire.
• Ability to complete Altitude Chamber training and qualification
• Familiarity with aircraft avionics systems, architectures, and integration.
• Active United Stated Top Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to include manual and automated testing.
• Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate compliance to system requirements.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
• Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (i.e. FAA, NASA, DoD).

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $74,581.13 - $102,549.04. 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 current/active Top 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.