Senior Mechanical Test Engineer – Orion Spacecraft

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for the Orion program. You will plan, prepare, and execute mechanical integration tests for Artemis III and beyond, coordinating with systems engineering and other disciplines.

The role requires bending to schedule pressures, travel to LM Space campuses as needed, and strong experience interpreting drawings and test specs. A US citizenship is required for program access and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for hardware testing.
• Willing to work extended hours, including second/third shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Must be a US Citizen for program access.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical tests on Orion spacecraft and test articles.
• Understand Orion assembly, integration and test flow and related processes.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, manufacturing, quality, and NASA teams.
• Execute test procedures on current flight articles (Artemis III/IV) and future vehicles.
• Coordinate test preparation and execution across locations; occasional off-shift work.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering drawing interpretation

Willingness to work irregular hours

US Citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for the Orion program. You will plan, prepare, and execute mechanical integration tests for Artemis III and beyond, coordinating with systems engineering and other disciplines.

The role requires bending to schedule pressures, travel to LM Space campuses as needed, and strong experience interpreting drawings and test specs. A US citizenship is required for program access and security clearances.