Test Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Test Engineer to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's weapon system portfolios. Position is available in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Program Overview:

In this effort, you will be a part of a specialized team supporting Government weapon systems program offices with systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes that enable in most instances, rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Job Duties:

• Provide Systems Engineering expertise across the entire lifecycle from concept development to operations (for either Space-based, Ground).
• Based space systems and, or the Ground Systems/Command & Control services that operate those capabilities).
• Provide technical oversight of development efforts (i.e., design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, production and sustainment) whether they are traditional acquisition methods (e.g., waterfall, spiral, etc.) or agile/prototype.
• Develop operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs; evolve system architectures, conduct and analyze requirements flow down, propose verification methodologies and mitigation approaches.
• Conduct model-based systems engineering and modeling, simulation and analysis as needed.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7-10+ years of related experience, Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience with the following:
  • Leading combined hardware/software and, or space/ground integration activities.
  • Using model-based system engineering tools and methods.
  • Systems Architecting and lifecycle support.
  • Implementing agile development techniques.
  • Applying Agile and/or DevOps development processes.
  • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Experience working in a development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 ( compensation varies on position and relevant years of experience and education)
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 08/29/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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