• Serve as a co-technical lead and/or co-product owner with the Test Lead.

• Lead the creation and execution of detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.

• Maintain weekly schedule inputs, track metrics and velocity, and remove obstacles to achieve milestones on-time and under budget.

• Direct the development of test descriptions and peer reviews.

• Direct the development and review of software code, specifically automated Python test scripts to be leveraged in the Continuous Integration environment.

• Prioritize and plan testing activities in a fast-paced environment.

• Review and analyze software design descriptions, ICDs, and requirements in coordination with development teams.

• Manage software test risks, opportunities, cost, and schedule.

• Perform software test trade studies such as test management tools, Continuous Integration Test techniques and methodologies, software simulation platforms, etc.

• Monitor and implement continuous team improvements.

• Hold planning meetings and technical meetings as required.

• Oversee and execute developmental tests and formal verification tests.

• Manage (and execute) test result analysis, test report generation, and issue definitions/investigations/closures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Software Development, Flight Operations, etc.) to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Coordinate and define test roles and responsibilities within the program.

• Manage the defect lifecycle from discovery to resolution, working with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes.

• Implement automated testing tools and frameworks to optimize the testing and verification processes.

• Oversee and contribute towards the development, peer review, and management of test plans, test harnesses, test cases, test scripts, test procedures, and test reports for various subsystems.

• Manage and coordinate expectations across functional teams.

• Mentor and support junior testers to help them grow professionally.

• Conduct root cause analysis on defects and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.

• Report bugs and errors to development teams and provide insightful feedback to assist in the decision-making process.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders when necessary to clarify requirements or discuss testing strategies.

• Plan team execution of software release tests, acceptance tests, and qualification tests.

• Collect and report technical, schedule, and cost metrics.

• Ensure that software standards are met and that all test artifacts adhere to Sierra Space standards.

• Stay up to date with new testing tools and strategies, incorporating best practices into the testing cycle.

About You

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Special consideration will be given to candidates with relevant software testing experience within the aeronautics and/or aerospace domains.

• Demonstrated technical leadership (e.g. tech lead, product owner or similar).

• Familiarity with principles, tools and processes of software testing.

• Demonstrated software test experience

• Practical experience developing, testing, troubleshooting and debugging software.

• Proficient in Python test script development, review, and execution.

• Understanding of industry standard software languages such as C, C++, and Python

• Familiarity with simulation software, discrete time simulation or software models.

• Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Experience with spacecraft flight software.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Thorough understanding and experience spanning the full software development lifecycle

• Practical experience utilizing CI/CD tools and practices as well as automated build and test

• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment.

• Familiarity with common object-oriented software design patterns.

• Practical experience utilizing software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test methods

• Knowledge or experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

• Desire to work with, learn from, and mentor others

• Familiarity with fault-tolerant software design and safety-critical systems.

• Proficient with data structures