Space Vehicle Test Engineer, Sr
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer
Location: Littleton
Space Vehicle Test Engineer, Sr. | Lockheed Martin
The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems.
Do you want to join a team where employees envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? What are Space Protection Programs (SPP)? When you join 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. We are seeking a Space Vehicle Test Engineer to work within the Space Protection Programs organization. This role provides the opportunity to perform critical work, develop your individual potential, and play a crucial role in the strategic execution of the SPP area.
As a Space Vehicle Test Engineer, you will:
• Develop, and review test artifacts
• Oversee test execution of various subsystem and system-level tests
• Document test results and test discrepancies
• Moderate among the interests of multi-disciplinary groups to synthesize test plans and test procedures that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Perform to functional and technical specifications and standards
• Aid in solutions for hardware/software interface problems
• Ensure integration of the entire system or subsystem through test product execution
• Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with support organizations
• Perform impromptu briefs of test status or discrepancies to customer representatives or program management
• Work within a fast-paced production operations environment that may include 24/7 support and travel to support full lifecycle operations
Desired skills:
• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline with 3 years experience
• Experienced Test Conductor on Space Vehicle Integration and Test Programs, including:
Component and System Level Functional and Environmental test
• Experience in Space Vehicle Test Operations including the test development process, test execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
• Excellent technical writing, planning and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to achieve consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Demonstrated basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
Ability to work remotely:
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedule:
9x80 every other Friday off
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI
LMCareers Business Unit:
SPACE
Program:
SPP
Department:
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EDA
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ATLO Denver I&T Elec
Job Class:
Systems Engineering:
Assembly/Integration and Test
Job Category:
Experienced Professional
City, State:
Littleton-CO
Zip:
80125
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available:
Possible
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