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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space Vehicle Test Engineer, Staff - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $219,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, Test Scripts, SC Clearance - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27950901/Space-Vehicle-Test-Engineer-Staff-Colorado-Littleton-1301 ## About the Role * 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 ## 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. 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