Military Fellowship Program: Test Engineer

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

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:

• Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
• 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.

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).
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

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.

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 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!

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