Military Fellowship Program: Test Engineer (Flight Test)
Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Vandalia
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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. As a Test Engineer at SNC, you will be using your
skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting
edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from
advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly
integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.
You'll develop complex test plans and procedures for a variety of
systems to ensure the verification and validation of all product
requirements. You will also be involved with the execution of the
tests using top industry tools. As a cross functional engineer,
you'll test system and component level new products and develop new
test processes throughout the product lifecycle. 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. Qualifications You
Must Have: Currently serving as active duty military and be
eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program Bachelor's
of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and
typically 10 or more years of experience Higher education may
substitute for relevant experience Thorough understanding of
engineering principles and practices Experience working in
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 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) Ability
to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures,
and use logical trouble shooting techniques Background in the
Aerospace and Defense Industry At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)
we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed
integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been
honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a
Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of
America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC 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: To conform
to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must
be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected
individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to
obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of
State or U.S. Department of Commerce. 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.
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