Space Systems Test Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Systems Test Engineer to join a leading aerospace program in El Segundo, CA, supporting flight hardware and specialized test equipment inside a 24/7 mission-critical test center. This role places you directly on the line with flight hardware, specialized test equipment, and mission-critical verification activities for next-generation space systems. You’ll work in a small, high-impact engineering environment where your testing, automation, and instrumentation expertise directly influences spacecraft performance and delivery.

This is a fully onsite, 2nd shift role that requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities of the Space Systems Test Engineer:

• Support the development and verification of test methods for flight hardware
• Perform detailed test procedures, instrumentation setup, and configuration definitions
• Execute automated testing and troubleshoot electronics equipment, hardware, and software
• Develop solutions for calibration system issues within limited scope
• Design test hardware, software, and systems to meet verification requirements
• Analyze, process, and format test data per internal and customer standards
• Collaborate in a tight production environment on small teams (1–5 engineers)
• Work on 2nd shift in a fully onsite, 24/7 production testing facility
• Operate safely within tight production spaces and maintain precise documentation

Qualifications for the Space Systems Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science
• 3-5+ years experience with specialized test equipment and electrical test methodologies
• 3-5+ years performing automated tests and troubleshooting electronics hardware & software
• Experience using software tools built in C#
• Ability to sit, stand, crouch, and maneuver through tight production environments for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in a lab or production environment
• 3+ years experience with test instrumentation and/or test methods
• Experience supporting flight hardware testing in aerospace, defense, or satellite environments
• Familiarity with calibration systems, data formatting, or automated test development

Compensation & Benefits:

• $120,000 - $140,000 DOE
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Fully onsite in El Segundo, CA within Boeing’s 24/7 spacecraft production testing center