Lead Test Engineer

About the position

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Lead Test Engineer to support the Unites States Space Force's Program Executive Office for Space Domain Aware and Combat Power portfolio on-site in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate for the Lead Test Engineer position will be passionate about test planning, requirements, and all things related to Space and Ground systems. This job opens for applications on 2/18/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities

• Document program test strategy and plans, test scenarios and test requirements in development contractor contractual documents and Government program office documentation.
• Work with development contractors to ensure developmental test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction and policy.
• Work with Government developmental and operational test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate test methodology consistent with the program manager's expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Lead and/or participate in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss test related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a technical degree pursuit and fourteen years of relevant experience in technical programs, systems engineering and test policy/execution of large scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems.
• Experience with test planning and documentation development.
• Experience with test requirements development.
• Experience with test engineering process and tool development.
• Experience with Department of Defense Test & Evaluation.
• Willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
• ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and/or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S Government TS/SCI.

Benefits

• Cigna Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Sick Leave if required by law
• Holidays