CareerPlan

Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer

USA - El Segundo, CAFull-time$177k–$239k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-09
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the design and delivery of test hardware, software, and systems for commercial and government programs, serving as the focal point for Special Test Equipment (STE) resources and driving anomaly resolution.

Role type

Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer

Builds

Mission-critical test support systems and test hardware/software for Space Mission Systems

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Test & Evaluation

Required skills

Program management, cross-functional team leadership, risk management, cost estimating, process improvement, test methodology knowledge, quantitative/qualitative analysis, change management, project baselines management, lessons-learned facilitation

Preferred skills

Special test equipment development, satellite systems experience, PMP certification, team oversight

Technologies

MS Office Suite, MS Project

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional coordination for STE development, develop and execute project schedules, manage risks/issues/opportunities, review critical procedures, integrate new design/manufacturing techniques, establish standard test policies, lead change initiatives, manage project baselines (scope/schedule/cost/KPIs), facilitate lessons-learned sessions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities