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Zachary Piper Solutions · 9 hours ago

Environmental Test Engineer

positionCentral, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$95K/yr - $95K/yr
date3+ years exp

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer (Vibration and TVAC) to be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting mechanical and thermal-vacuum tests to verify the environmental durability of spacecraft components. This engineer ensures test campaigns meet customer and program requirements for qualification and acceptance.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans and procedures for vibration (sine, random, shock) and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment including shakers, thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, and data acquisition systems
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to define environmental test requirements
Perform real-time test monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure successful completion of test campaigns
Ensure all testing complies with relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, NASA GEVS, ECSS)
Coordinate with technicians to configure test setups, instrumentation, and test article fixturing
Lead or support root cause investigations for test anomalies or failures
Generate detailed test reports including data analysis, plots, and pass/fail criteria
Maintain equipment and ensure test facilities meet operational readiness
Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance test efficiency, safety, and reliability

Qualification

Environmental testingVibration testingThermal vacuum testingData acquisition systemsMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringTest plan developmentTest report generationAnalytical skillsLabVIEWMATLABPythonTestStandCommunicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in environmental testing, preferably in aerospace or defense
Hands-on experience with electrodynamic shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, thermal sensors, and DAQ systems
Strong knowledge of vibration and thermal environments relevant to spaceflight hardware
Familiarity with instrumentation setup, calibration, and data analysis
Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

Experience with software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis
Experience supporting launch vehicle or satellite environmental qualification campaigns
Knowledge of industry standards: MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, etc
Familiarity with thermal modeling and simulation tools

Company

Zachary Piper Solutions

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Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Mclean, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://zacharypiper.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Zachary Piper Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3M
2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M

Leadership Team

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Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
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Justin Jordan
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