Space Vehicle Test Lead

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* Description:

** 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

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Experienced 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 architecting test scripts, creating procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spacecraft testing at both the factory and the launch site

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

- Understand and use the principles and disciplines of spacecraft Test Engineering

- Mentor fellow Test Engineers in test script development, and Integration and Test processes

- Plan 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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's Degree  Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred  

- Assembly, integration and test experience

- Ability to execute test scripts and perform tasks equivalent to an Electrical Certified Test Conductor  CTC  

- Lead and spearhead test planning and execution

- Ability and willingness to work overtime supporting off shifts and weekends as needed

- Must possess a current SECRET clearance

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Test Conductor on Space Vehicle Integration and Test Programs, including:
Component and System Level Functional and Environmental test

- Experience with electrical test equipment such as bench top power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi meters, signal generators

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs

- Experience integrating with EGSE systems

- Experience with EASY and/or Horizon software products

- 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

- Applies advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts   Contributes to the development of new principles and theories

- Experience leading teams through successful test efforts, schedule management and resource planning

- Test Workmanship and Environment Experience

** 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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* ** 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…