Environmental Qualification & Design Engineer

The role

You will lead environmental testing, validation and design integration for counter-drone and missile systems for U.S. Department of Defense programs. You will write test plans, run tests and work with design teams to improve reliability.

What you will do

• Develop, author and execute environmental test plans per MIL-STD-810 and related military standards.
• Partner with design engineering to integrate test insights into hardware architecture, materials and packaging.
• Translate environmental qualification needs into design guidelines and lead early-phase design reviews.
• Conduct and oversee testing for shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, rain and sand/dust.
• Coordinate and support EMI/EMC testing with external labs and internal electrical teams.
• Lead test setup planning, including harnessing, fixturing, instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Serve as primary technical interface for third-party test houses.
• Apply knowledge of missile and counter-UAS systems to guide mission-relevant test planning.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense or high-reliability systems engineering.
• Direct hands-on expertise in MIL-STD-810 environmental testing.
• Working knowledge of DO-160 and/or related military or industry standards.
• Experience identifying root cause failure and incorporating insights into early design phases.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including power/harnessing, enclosures and electronics packaging.
• Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, vibration tables, thermal chambers and data collection tools.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal engineering teams and external testing partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.
• Experience supporting or qualifying missile systems, guided munitions or small aerial vehicles in DoD acquisition or RDT&E environments.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Medical, dental, vision and life benefit package options.
• 401k with company match.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 40 hours of sick time.
• 12 annual company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Before you apply

• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• The company is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify.

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. The company describes its work as building next-generation munitions and unmanned systems.