Senior Assembly Integration and Test Engineer – Clearance Required

Sierra Space

. Lead and execute advanced and complex test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $135,695 - $186,601 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Test Engineering principles and practices, with a strong focus on leading and mentoring early career engineers. Proficient in utilizing testing equipment and methodologies to ensure compliance and quality in aerospace systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Test Engineering PrinciplesTechnical Problem SolvingLeadership and MentoringTesting Equipment ProficiencyTop Secret U.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Test EngineeringTechnical AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingData AnalysisValidation Methodologies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

LabVIEWMATLABTestStandThermal ChambersVibration Tables

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace SystemsCompliance StandardsTesting MethodologiesMeasurementIntegration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute advanced and complex test plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
Apply technical expertise to Test Engineering tasks and solve complex technical problems
Determine technical objectives and approaches with considerable latitude
Guide, mentor, and lead early career engineers
Utilize testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to support validation and quality of aerospace systems and components
Develop creative and effective solutions to complex technical problems
Oversee major program milestones and potentially function in a project leadership role
Interact with senior personnel across organizations on significant technical matters
Serve as prime technical contact on programs and projects
Prepare detailed technical data, reports, and analyses
Communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master's degree plus 6 years of experience
Typically 8+ years of related experience
Current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status required
Demonstrated expertise in one area of test engineering principles and practices (dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, SW Test, Integration, etc.)
Ability to work without appreciable direction with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives
Ability to lead, mentor, and guide early career engineers
Extensive technical expertise and working knowledge in Test Engineering job functions
Expertise with testing equipment, standards, and methodologies
Preferred: Proficiency with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or TestStand
Preferred: Experience with thermal chambers, vibration tables, and data acquisition systems
Preferred: Strong organizational, communication, leadership, collaboration, and technical ownership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities