Space Vehicle Test Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related experience
Previous test experience
Proficiency with a high-level scripting language (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution
Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret government security clearance

Job Description

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.

We are seeking a System Integration/Test Engineer to join the GPS integration and test team within Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations.

Join the team that is delivering and launching the next generation of Lockheed Martin Spacecraft.

In this role you will participate in leading 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.

Summary Of Key Duties For This Position

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.

Desired Skills

Possession of Secret security clearance highly preferred.
Bachelors degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
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

Other Important Information

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.
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