Space Systems Test Engineer TS/SCI – El Segundo (On-Site)

Zachary Piper, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

PTO 20 days

Federal Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Space Systems Test Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force and Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA.

This role focuses on Test & Evaluation for complex space systems, overseeing end-to-end system demonstrations and operational testing activities that validate mission performance across the complete mission chain. The ideal candidate will have experience planning, executing, and evaluating system-level tests involving space, defense, or other

Qualifications

• Experience in test & evaluation, systems engineering, integration and acquisition.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate system-level tests and demonstrations.
• Experience with defense/space systems and rigorous verification processes.
• Experience developing MOPs and MOEs and traceability to requirements.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level test and evaluation activities for Space Force programs.
• Develop test strategies, plans, procedures, scenarios, and evaluation criteria.
• Lead end-to-end demonstrations that validate performance across the mission chain.
• Coordinate developmental, operational, integration, and system demonstrations.
• Define and evaluate MOPs and MOEs to assess mission success.
• Evaluate test results, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate testing across government, contractor, and operational organizations.
• Support test readiness reviews and program milestone reviews.
• Develop test reports and executive briefings for senior leadership.
• Ensure test activities align with program requirements and mission needs.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Systems Engineering

Integration

Acquisition

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Space Systems Test Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force and Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA.

This role focuses on Test & Evaluation for complex space systems, overseeing end-to-end system demonstrations and operational testing activities that validate mission performance across the complete mission chain. The ideal candidate will have experience planning, executing, and evaluating system-level tests involving space, defense, or other