Orion Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Orion Systems Engineer to join the Artemis and Orion teams. You will plan, prepare, and execute hardware and software integration activities for the Orion Integrated Test Laboratory supporting Artemis III and future missions.

The role requires a background in system/test integration, willingness to work extended hours, and US citizenship. Expect possible 2nd shifts and weekend support in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience
• Willing to work extended hours, including 2nd shifts and weekends, in support of test activities
• US Citizen required to perform the task

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Orion Integrated Test Labs is integrated, maintained and operational.
• 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.
• Perform analyses including functional, timeline, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate requirements into hardware and software specs.

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

Troubleshooting

Automation Framework

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related degree

Tools

Automation Framework

Lab hardware

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Orion Systems Engineer. Be a part of the Artemis and Orion teams taking astronauts to the Moon and beyond. As a Systems Engineer on the Orion program, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of hardware and software integration activities for the Orion Integrated Test Laboratory in support of Artemis III (lunar landing) and future missions.

Summary Of Key Duties For This Position

• Responsible for ensuring the Orion Integrated Test Labs is integrated, maintained and operational.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S in Engineering or related degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience
• Willing to work extended hours, including 2nd shifts and weekends, in support of test activities
• US Citizen required to perform the task

Desired Skills

• Current or former Certified Test Conductor (CTC) with test engineering experience using Automation Framework
• Knowledge of the Orion spacecraft
• Understanding of automated test scripts and configuration management
• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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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.