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# Orion Test Operations - Certified Test Conductor

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Titusville, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Linux, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3316076098&tx=CT4038THD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Software, or a closely related field).
 * Ability to perform reliably in a 24 hour operational environment, working rotating day, split, and night shifts.
 * Prior experience as a CTC or current enrollment in the CTC OJT training program, or participation in an equivalent program within another business unit, or military leadership experience.
 * 5+ years test or military experience.
 * Must not simultaneously hold Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) certification/status.
 * Must be a United States Citizen

Desired Skills:

 * Completed the CTC certification curriculum and successfully finished the required OJT training.
 * Proficient with automated test equipment, scripting languages, data acquisition systems, and Linux based test tools.
 * Strong analytical abilities combined with excellent written, oral, and documentation skills.
 * Hands on experience with crewed spacecraft or other high reliability flight hardware.
 * Solid understanding of test engineering processes, including the creation and execution of test plans, procedures, and the maintenance of accurate test records.
 * Experienced using automation framework tools to develop and manage test scripts and workflows.
 * Proven leadership and team building skills; capable of coordinating and guiding a team through anomaly investigation and resolution.
 * Familiar with electrical ground support equipment used to power and monitor spacecraft subsystems.

## Description

* Develop, maintain, and approve detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules in accordance with program requirements and command media.
 * Prepare all test hardware, software, and instrumentation (including electrical ground support equipment) ensuring compliance with the Test Engineering Command Media.
 * Create, review, and update automated test scripts to guarantee reliable, repeatable execution
 * Lead execution of functional, performance, and environmental tests, documenting results, discrepancies, and corrective actions; serve as the PIC for all test execution activities.
 * Provide 24 hr/7 day in person test support on a rotating schedule (day, split, night) and act as the primary escalation point for any test phase anomalies.
 * Coordinate with Test Leads, Test Technicians, and other CTCs to ensure unified test execution strategy, resource allocation, and compliance with ATLO directives.
 * Maintain CTC certification status, complete required training and annual recertification.
 * Identify and mitigate human error risks by applying the Human Error Prevention and enforcing approved procedures.


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