Onsite Environmental Test Engineer for Satellite Hardware

Zachary Piper Solutions; Texas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus + 2 months housing +

Comprehensive benefits

RSUs

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an Environmental Test Engineer for 100% onsite work with an innovative aerospace organization in Western TX. You will plan, coordinate, and execute environmental test campaigns to validate satellite hardware and systems for launch and LEO operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission readiness.

Responsibilities include conducting TVAC, vibration, and shock tests, coordinating schedules, setting up instrumentation, and performing data

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on environmental testing experience in aerospace/space/high-reliability systems.
• Experience with TVAC chambers, vibration tables, shock test systems, DAQ hardware/software, and NASA GEVS/MIL-STD-810.
• Experience with data analysis tools MATLAB, Python (NumPy/SciPy), LabVIEW, Dewesoft, or similar testing platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing including TVAC, vibration, and shock testing on aerospace components, subsystems, and satellites.
• Coordinate test schedules, logistics, and execution with internal teams and external facilities.
• Set up and support test instrumentation (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, DAQ).
• Analyze test results, investigate anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
• Operate, maintain, and improve environmental test equipment and procedures while ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Environmental testing

Root cause analysis

Test campaign coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

LabVIEW

Dewesoft

DAQ hardware/software

TVAC chambers

Vibration tables

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Environmental Test Engineer to support an innovative aerospace organization located in Western TX through 100% onsite work. The Environmental Test Engineer will plan, coordinate, and execute environmental test campaigns to validate satellite hardware and systems for launch and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operations. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure mission readiness through vibration, thermal vacuum, shock, and other environmental qualification testing.

Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental testing including Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and shock testing on aerospace components, subsystems, and fully integrated satellites.
• Coordinate test schedules, logistics, and execution activities with internal engineering teams and external testing facilities.
• Set up and support test instrumentation, including accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test results, investigate anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and provide recommendations for design and manufacturing improvements.
• Operate, maintain, and improve environmental test equipment, procedures, and documentation while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on environmental testing experience supporting aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability systems.
• Experience with TVAC chambers, vibration tables, shock test systems, DAQ hardware/software, and environmental test standards such as NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810.
• Experience with data analysis tools including MATLAB, Python (NumPy/SciPy), LabVIEW, Dewesoft, or similar testing platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience performing environmental testing on satellites, spacecraft, or spaceflight hardware.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials and performance in vacuum, thermal, vibration, and shock environments.
• Experience leading test campaigns, vendor coordination, and failure investigations.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $90K-120K (**depending on experience**) + Pay premium for shift differential + RSUs
  • Multiple shifts available:
  • Shift 1- Days: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (4x10s).
  • Shift 2-Nights: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. (4x10s) 10% pay premium.
  • Shift 3- Weekends: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (3x12s) 20% pay premium
  • Shift 4- Weekend Nights: Friday- Sunday 6:00 pm – 6:00 am (3x12s) 25% pay premium
• $10K relocation bonus + 2 months of temporary housing allotment ($2500/ month) + $1050/ month stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, unlimited PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, etc
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Location: 100% onsite in Western TX

Comprehensive Keywords: Environmental Test Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Satellite Testing, Spacecraft Testing, Environmental Qualification Testing, Thermal Vacuum Testing, TVAC, Vibration Testing, Shock Testing, Low Earth Orbit, LEO, NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-810, Test Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Systems, Data Acquisition, DAQ, Accelerometers, Thermocouples, Strain Gauges, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, Environmental Chambers, Electrodynamic Shakers, MATLAB, Python, NumPy, SciPy, LabVIEW, Dewesoft, m+p Analyzer, Space Hardware, Satellite Integration, Test Planning, Test Execution, Engineering Validation, Reliability Testing, Aerospace Manufacturing, Mission Readiness, High-Reliability Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vendor Management, Technical Troubleshooting