Space Vehicle Sr. Test Engineer

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity\. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future\.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve\. We're creating future\-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision\. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world\. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation\. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity\.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you\.

When you join Space Protection Programs \(SPP\) you will be part of one of the most innovative and fastest moving organizations in Space\. Come help build end\-to\-end Space Security Systems and utilize our cutting\-edge capabilities to assure the security and health of our nation's space assets\. We push the boundary of what gets done in space\. Come be one of the people playing a critical role to defeat the enemies of freedom\.

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Sr\. Space Vehicle Test Engineer, to join a new program in the SPP portfolio, on the Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations \(ATLO\) team\. In this role you will be a key stakeholder in the planning / execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct space vehicle testing\.

Summary of Key Duties for this position :

• Understand and use the principles and disciplines of space vehicle Test Engineering\.
• Author and maintain Automated Test Scripts used to conduct satellite tests\.
• Aid in planning spacecraft level test flow\.
• Support Systems Engineering and Certified Principle Engineers \(CPEs\) in the verification of test requirements\.
• Collaborate with external teams to solve spacecraft and / or EGSE performance issues\.
• Support test procedure closure activities in Automation Framework\.
• Plan / Execute specific Electrical Ground Support Equipment \(EGSE\) verification procedures \(including RF test systems\) and plan / execute nominal electrical procedures / scripts from ground test stations\.
• Willing to work some overtime and support off shifts and / or weekends in a 24 / 7 operations environment\.
• Basic Qualifications :
• Bachelor's Degree \(Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred\)\.
• Assembly, integration and test experience\.
• Ability to develop and execute test scripts and perform tasks equivalent to an Electrical Certified Test Conductor \(CTC\)\.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime supporting off\-shifts and weekends as needed\.
• Must be a US Citizen with Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI security clearance\. This position is located at a facility that requires special access\.
• Desired Skills :
• Aerospace or defense systems electrical test experience or experience in a similar hardware type processing facility\.
• Ability to work in a fast\-paced, collaborative team environment\.
• Experience working with teams of engineers and / or technicians\.
• Strong test process discipline experience\.
• Electrical Certified Test Conductor
• Proficiency with a high\-level scripting language \(Python, PHP, Ruby, etc\.\) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills\.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal customers\.
• Security Clearance Statement :
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.
• Clearance Level :
• TS / SCI
• Other Important Information You Should Know
• Expression of Interest :
• By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\.
• Ability to Work Remotely :
• Onsite Full\-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\.
• Work Schedules :
• Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\.
• Schedule for this Position :
• 9x80 every other Friday off
• Pay Rate :
• The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York \(excluding most major metropolitan areas\), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 \- $150,765\. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location\. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only\. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as \(but not limited to\) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer\.
• Benefits offered :
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short\-Term Disability, Long\-Term Disability, 401\(k\) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays\. \(Washington state applicants only\) Non\-represented full\-time employees : accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off \(PTO\) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays\. Represented full time employees accrue 6\.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays\. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year\. This position is incentive plan eligible\.
• Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer\. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics\.
• The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\.

• Experience Level :
• Experienced Professional
• Business Unit :
• SPACE
• Relocation Available :
• Possible
• Career Area :
• Systems Engineering : Assembly / Integration and Test
• Type :
• Full\-Time
• Shift :
• First