Orion Mechanical Test Operations Engineer Asc - 3rd Shift Early Career

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Test Operations Engineer for the Artemis program, on the 3rd shift. The role plans, prepares, and executes test activities, coordinating all phases of test prep and execution around flight hardware.

The position requires in-person night shift support, is 24×7, and includes weekends/holidays. Responsibilities cover test execution, equipment configuration, and developing SOPs and test instrumentation procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Ability to work long-term night shift including weekends/holidays.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and access varied heights or confined spaces.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute test activities for the Artemis program.
• Provide night shift, in-person test support for a 24×7 test program (365 days).
• Participate in flight hardware test execution at multiple levels (assembly to spacecraft).
• Prepare and configure mechanical test equipment, GSE, and instrumentation per CTC direction.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and procedures for SOPs, EFCPs, and GTI instrumentation.
• Read and understand detailed test plans, schematics, procedures, and schedules.

Skills

Night shift coordination

Test engineering

Documentation

Problem-solving

Automation tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

GSE instrumentation

Job description

Standard Job Description

Mechanical Test Operations Engineer - 3rd Shift

Role Overview

The Mechanical Test Operations Engineer (MTOE) will plan, prepare, and execute test activities for the Artemis program. The role coordinates all phases of test preparation and execution, works in and around flight hardware, configures and utilizes mechanical test equipment, and develops and maintains test procedures. This role provides in‑person support throughout the third‑shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holiday coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve certification as a MTOE.
• Provide night shift, in-person test support for a 24×7 test program that operates 365 days a year, including holidays.
• Participate in the test execution for flight hardware for the Artemis program, including acceptance, environmental, and ground servicing tests (fluids & pneumatics, mechanical structures, mechanisms) at the assembly, subsystem, and spacecraft levels.
• Prepare and configure mechanical test equipment, GSE, and instrumentation in accordance with certified test conductor (CTC) direction.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and procedures for SOPs, EFCPs, and GTI instrumentation.
• Read and understand detailed test plans, schematics, procedures, and schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline)
• Ability to work long term night shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holidays.
• Ability to lift test equipment (typically up to 40lbs) and work at various heights or confined spaces.
• Must be a US citizen.

Desired Skills

• Experience with structural, environmental or pneumatic testing.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Basic exposure to crewed spacecraft or high‑reliability flight hardware (e.g., 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.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently, while always following approved procedures and coordinating with the broader team.
• Experience with automation‑framework tools.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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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.