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# Orion Test Operations - System Test Engineer Third Shift

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Brevard County, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Linux, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, System Testing, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/john-f-kennedy-space-center/orion-test-operations-system-test-engineer-third-shift/694/97846099792

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline)
 * Proficiency with automated test equipment, scripting languages, and/or data acquisition systems
 * Ability to work long term night shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holidays.
 * 1+ years of related experience.
 * Must be a United States citizen
Desired Skills:

 * Strong problem solving, communication, and documentation skills.
 * Exposure to crewed spacecraft or high reliability flight hardware (academic projects, co op assignments, internships - especially any night shift or off hour testing).
 * Fundamental understanding of test engineering processes - test plans, procedures, execution - gained through coursework, labs, or short term projects.
 * Familiarity with electrical ground support equipment used to power/monitor spacecraft subsystems.
 * Experience with automation framework tools.
 * Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently while always following approved procedures and coordinating with the broader team., Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

## Description

Description:The Third Shift Test Operations Engineer will manage every stage of test preparation and execution. This includes gathering the required equipment, performing test set ups and checkouts, and conducting formal test runs while updating automated test sequences as needed. The engineer will provide continuous, in person support during the third shift schedule, with occasional holiday coverage. The role is primarily console based, working side by side with the Certified Test Conductor (CTC), and requires strong Linux based computer and software expertise., * Achieve console certification as an Orion System Test Engineer.

 * Provide night shift, in person test support for a 24 × 7 test program that operates 365 days a year, including holidays.
 * Manage the Orion ground system and perform spacecraft commanding during powered test operations at the direction of the Certified Test Conductor (CTC).
 * Assist the CTC with documentation of anomalies, troubleshooting scripts, and pulling logs for analysis.
 * Write, review, and modify automated test scripts as required.
 * Read and understand detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules.
 * Participate in the execution of functional, performance, and environmental tests within a collaborative team environment.


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