Test engineering tech

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

As a RF Test Engineer III at Sierra Space, you will leverage your growing experience and working knowledge of test engineering principles to support and contribute to the testing and validation of complex, integrated aerospace systems — including spacecraft, satellites, or other large-scale systems incorporating electrical, mechanical, and software components. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to help develop and execute test approaches for RF and space communications systems, while building toward greater autonomy in your area of expertise. Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Support the design and execution of RF and space communications tests, including the use of RF antennas, antenna hats, modems, vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, cable analyzers (VSWR), and communications cabling.

Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) for control, telemetry, data acquisition, and analysis of integrated systems.

Work with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) — including power supplies, controls, instruments, sensors, networking and communications equipment, data acquisition equipment, and associated software and wiring, including National Instruments & LabVIEW products.

Interpret electrical and network schematics and signal channelization databases to support test execution.

Contribute to software testing efforts spanning functionality, performance, and regression testing.

Support execution of tests on integrated systems for thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, acoustic, EMI/EMC, and other space environments, using a variety of instrumentation and sensors to measure electrical, mechanical, optical, and other characteristics.

Apply familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles to support the generation and disposition of product non-conformances.

Read and interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques to resolve testing issues.

Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members, senior engineers, and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).

Security Clearance is required.

General expertise in one area of test engineering principles and practices (dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, SW Test, Integration, etc.).

Experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.

Ability to read/interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques.

General expertise with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies.

Skilled in test design and execution of integrated products or systems, including spacecraft, aircraft, ships, or other similar large and complex systems that incorporate electrical, mechanical, and software components, typically working under the guidance of senior engineers

Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or similar degree, or equivalent experience

Experience with programming and using TILE! EMI/EMC testing application

Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) for control, telemetry, data acquisition, and analysis of integrated systems

Experience supporting or executing RF and space communications tests, including use of RF antennas, antenna hats, modems, vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, cable analyzers (VSWR), and communications cabling

Working knowledge of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) including power supplies, controls, instruments, sensors, networking equipment, communications equipment (including RF signal/network analyzers), data acquisition equipment, and associated software and wiring, including National Instruments & LabVIEW products

Ability to interpret electrical and network schematics and signal channelization databases to support test execution

Experience with software testing including functionality, performance, and regression testing

Familiarity with a variety of instrumentation and sensors to measure electrical, mechanical, optical, etc. General familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles, including supporting generation and disposition of product non-conformances

Exposure to or support of certification testing for various certification organizations (i.e., Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques

112,694.00 - $154,975.25 Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Security Clearance. Security Clearance for employment. 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. At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We also offer 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, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.