GPS Satellite Sr. Test Engineer
Listed on 2025-11-27
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer
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Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Level Electrical System Integration/Test Engineer to join the GPS integration and test team within Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO). In this role you will participate in the planning/execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spacecraft testing at both the factory and the launch site.
Responsibilities- Understand and use the principles and disciplines of spacecraft 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.
- 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 the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
- Aerospace or defense systems electrical test experience or experience in a similar hardware type processing facility.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs.
- 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: Secret
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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…
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