GBR Systems Test Engineer (Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

A defense solutions provider is seeking a System Test Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves designing and implementing radar testing activities and requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have a track record in radar systems testing and the ability to support national defense missions. Attractive salary range and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time professional experience in test engineering or related fields.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience in subsystem and enterprise-level test plans.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement testing activities in laboratories or site locations.
• Analyze results to recommend changes or verify requirements.
• Provide technical support for hardware/software updates.

Skills

Radar systems testing

Microsoft Office Suite

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a System Test Engineer to join our GMASS team supporting the maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of six Ground Based Radars (five Upgraded Early Warning Radars [UEWR] and one Perimeter Acquisition Radar Characterization System [PARCS]) and associated integration laboratories. This role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer with experience in radar systems testing and a passion for supporting national defense missions.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement testing activities in laboratories or site locations
• Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment needed for test and evaluation
• Specify parameters for sample testing and define/develop tests through creation of Test Plans, Descriptions, and Procedures
• Collect and compile data from tests and analyze results to recommend changes or verify requirements
• Develop technical specifications and documentation for test procedures and record results
• Ensure testing activities comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new test procedures or improve existing ones
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for hardware/software updates during testing
• Maintain complete records of testing activities and results through the creation of Test Reports
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred)
• 4+ years of full-time professional experience in test engineering or related fields
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Experience preparing and executing comprehensive subsystem and enterprise-level test plans, descriptions, and procedures
• Ability to execute formal tests and prepare test reports for government delivery
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:
• Excel: Apply formulas, build tables, generate basic pivot tables
• Word: Format complex tables, integrate graphics/charts, execute mail merges
• PowerPoint: Create engaging presentations with animations and embedded tools
• Outlook: Manage email, calendar appointments, and contacts independently
  

Note: Lacking any one of these qualifications disqualifies a candidate from this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with system requirement elicitation, definition, and functional allocation to hardware/software components
• Proficiency in developing technical specifications and analyzing configurations to propose new system-level requirements
• Experience performing integration and formal test analysis for requirement selloff
• Background in Test and Evaluation at the system level for strategic, space, or missile warning missions
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Service-Level, or acquisition directorates
• Familiarity with documenting test requirements and methodologies in a requirements management system
• Ability to operate effectively in Agile software development environments using Scrum
  
  

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 (compensation varies on position and relevant years of experience and education)
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law
  
  

This job opens for applications on 08/19/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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