Launch Your Engineering Career into Orbit – System Test & Evaluation Engineer (Space Systems)
Location: El Segundo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday; Variable Shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd – including weekends and holidays as needed)
Pay Rate Starting at : $55.17 per hour
Drive Verification Excellence for Mission-Critical Space SystemsPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to hire a System Test & Evaluation Engineer supporting advanced space systems in El Segundo, CA. In this high-impact role, you will perform hardware and software verification testing on space systems and subsystems that support critical missions.
Your expertise will help ensure reliability, performance, and compliance before launch—playing a direct role in advancing next-generation space technology.
This is a fully onsite position supporting variable shifts to meet program objectives.
What You’ll DoAs a Test & Evaluation Engineer, you will support the development and execution of verification activities across complex space systems:
Develop and verify test methods aligned with program requirements.
Execute detailed test procedures, defining instrumentation and configurations to minimize risk within test plans.
Design test hardware, software, and systems to meet verification objectives.
Configure and operate specialized test equipment and instrumentation.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and electronic test anomalies.
Analyze, process, and format test data to meet customer requirements.
Review nominal and off-nominal data for accuracy, quality, and fidelity.
Prepare and publish comprehensive test reports documenting results.
Present findings internally to engineering and leadership teams.
Archive test data and documentation for compliance and traceability.
Develop solutions to calibration and test system issues of limited scope.
You will work under general direction from test leads while contributing technical insight and disciplined execution.
Required QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science.
3+ years of experience working with specialized test equipment and instrumentation using electrical engineering test methodologies.
3+ years of experience performing automated tests and troubleshooting electronics equipment, hardware, and software.
Experience with software tools based in C.
Ability to support variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications5+ years of experience in a lab and/or production environment.
5+ years of experience with test instrumentation and test methods.
Active security clearance (strongly preferred).
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) with relevant engineering experience.
Why Join Us?At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented engineers with groundbreaking aerospace programs that push technological boundaries. When you join this mission-focused team, you will:
Contribute to cutting-edge space systems development.
Work alongside experienced aerospace engineers in a collaborative environment.
Gain exposure to high-visibility, mission-critical programs.
Earn competitive pay with strong career-building experience.
Be part of projects that have global impact and long-term significance.
This is more than a test role—it’s an opportunity to shape the reliability and success of space missions.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?If you are passionate about verification, thrive in technical lab environments, and want to contribute to next-generation space systems, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take your engineering expertise to new heights.
Pay Details: $55.17 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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