Space Vehicle Test Engineer

Job Overview

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.

• 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 and execute specific Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) verification procedures (including RF test systems) and plan and 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).
• Proficiency with a high-level scripting language (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution.
• Active Secret clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Possession of Secret security clearance highly preferred.
• 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.
• Leadership experience.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. Salary will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

• 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
• 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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering:
Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full‑Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available