Sr. Space Vehicle Test Engineer

Basic Qualifications

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
Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret government security clearance

Job 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 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.

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

Bachelors 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

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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