Principal Software Test Engineer (contractor)

Sierra Space

Base: $86.60 - $119.08ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
12+ years of related experience
U.s. security clearance required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
The Principal Software Test Engineer will provide strategic direction and technical leadership over large and complex software testing campaigns for space missions

Job Summary

  • The Principal Software Test Engineer will provide strategic direction and technical leadership over large and complex software testing campaigns for space missions.
  • This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, necessitating U.S. citizenship status.
  • Candidates will oversee the design and execution of comprehensive test plans while mentoring junior and mid-level software test professionals.

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The Principal Software Test Engineer will provide strategic direction and technical leadership over large and complex software testing campaigns for space missions.

Salary

Base: $86.60 - $119.08/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years of related experience
  • U.S. Security Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Software test strategy leadership
  • Complex system architecture design

Nice-to-have

  • Spacecraft flight software experience
  • CI/CD tool proficiency
  • Python or JavaScript scripting
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Mentoring junior engineers

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of related experience
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • U.S. Citizenship status required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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