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Principal Test Engineer (Clearance Required)

Louisville, CO, USFull-time$161k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead complex testing and validation projects for aerospace systems and components to ensure compliance with system requirements and safeguard national security.

Role type

Principal Test Engineer (Clearance Required)

Builds

Aerospace systems and components for space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems

Required skills

Test strategy design, automated testing tools, programming for test scripts, advanced technical principles (dynamics, thermal, measurement, HSI, SW Test, Integration), troubleshooting, mentoring, technical documentation

Preferred skills

LabVIEW, MATLAB, TestStand, environmental testing equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems), cross-functional leadership

Technologies

LabVIEW, MATLAB, TestStand

Responsibilities

Lead and execute advanced test plans and procedures; Design and implement test strategies and frameworks; Develop test scripts using programming skills; Troubleshoot complex testing problems; Mentor other engineers; Prepare detailed technical reports and analyses

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership