Space Vehicle Test Engineer, Staff

Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$118,000.0 - $219,100.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

PHP (Programming Language) Data Analysis Systems Engineering Automation of Tests Software Debugging Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Python (Programming Language) Ruby Software Testing Automation Framework System Testing Test Execution Engine Scripting
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Test Scripts SC Clearance

Job description

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.

SpaceNSS

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.

Requirements

  • 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

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
  • Leadership experience

Benefits & conditions

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.

About the company

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.

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