Test Engineer- West TX

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Test Engineer to join a Government Consulting company located in West TX through 100% onsite work. The Test Engineer will conduct environmental testing of aerospace/defense hardware, including vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and acoustic test operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support planning, setup, and execution of vibration, TVAC, acoustic, and shock testing.
• Operate electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, and acoustic test facilities.
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation including accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, and strain gauges.
• Configure data acquisition systems and perform post‑test data analysis.
• Generate detailed test reports and support engineering teams with test findings.

 Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in environmental test engineering or related testing roles.
• Knowledge of vibration test systems, thermal vacuum chamber operation, acoustic test methods, DAQ systems, and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).
• (Certifications, if any)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.

 Compensation:

• Salary Range: $85,000- $100,000/ year depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, UNLIMITED PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Other benefits: relocation assistance ($10,000), Restricted Stock Units, monthly meal allowance and stipend (totaling $1,000/month additional)
• Clearance Level: must be eligible to work in the United States
• Location: 100% onsite in West TX

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