JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer 3
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $78/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 4th Shift – Nights, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed to support 24/7 test operations

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Provide factory floor support across multiple programs, including defining test setups, deploying software/configurations, troubleshooting, and coordinating requests to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Develop, implement, and maintain tools to meet product security requirements.

• Use agile methodologies to plan, execute, and track product security work.

• Develop and enhance system requirements and architectures to meet certification and customer needs.

• Ensure security of test equipment, facilities, networks, and resources used for design, development, testing, and operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years, or a PhD with applicable experience.

• Current CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications

• Experience with:

  • Windows Server, RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Cisco IOS

  • VMware Virtualization

  • Enterprise Storage systems

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Skills:

• ITIL 4 and/or Cisco CCNA certification

• Background in Satellite Test and STE Operations Readiness

• Experience with cybersecurity practices

• Proficiency in RedHat, Oracle Linux, Windows XP/7/10/11, and network-based storage systems

• Experience certifying:

  • PTEX (Payload Test Executive) and MTEX (Modular Test Executive) Test Servers

  • Automated Test Controller (ATC) Server and similar systems

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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