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# Orion Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,900.0 - $178,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Software Testing Automation Framework, Subsystems, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7db81632b6e786b462b2eeb33b7d1fa9/eaa

## About the Role

* B.S in Engineering or related degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * 3+ years of experience in integrated avionics and software test environment
 * Demonstrated experience effectively managing projects and interfacing with customers
 * Willing to work extended hours, including 2nd shifts and weekends, in support of test activities
 * US Citizen Required to perform this task

## Desired Skills

 * Current or former Certified Test Conductor (CTC) with test engineering experience using Automation Framework
 * Familiarity with Orion spacecraft architecture, subsystems and Orion Flight Software architecture
 * Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
 * Works effectively independently and as part of a team
 * Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

## Description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Orion Senior Systems Engineer. Be a part of the Artemis and Orion teams taking astronauts to the Moon and beyond. As a Senior Systems Engineer on the Orion program, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of hardware and software integration activities for the Denver Vehicle Management Computer (VMC) Test Bench (VTB), Support Software Development Lab (SSDL), and Orion Utility Network Lab (OUNL) in support of Artemis III and future missions.

 * Lead responsible for daily test lab scheduling, status, and user coordination.
 * The candidate ideally has a background in system and/or subsystem test and integration.
 * Willing/able to support test shifts in the Orion Test Labs with occasional evening and weekend shift assignments.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.


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