Zhou Jianping (Chinese: 周建平; pinyin: Zhōu Jiànpíng; born January 13, 1957) is a Chinese aerospace engineer who is the chief designer of China Manned Space Program.

He was a member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

After the resumption of college entrance examination, he was admitted to Dalian University of Technology, where he obtained his master's degree in engineering mechanics in 1984.

He received his doctor's degree in solid mechanics from National University of Defense Technology in October 1989.

In October 2019, he was elected chief designer of Shenzhou program.