Space Test Software Engineer E4

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an engineer to support test engineering activities across SP RS programs. The role focuses on deploying and maintaining test environments and tools for C2 integration, troubleshooting, and test tool development.

You will work across multiple programs and embed with program teams to enable successful test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a background in space vehicle C2 systems, Python scripting for test automation, and experience with EGSE and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to work full time on site
• Active TS/SCI
• Experience with space vehicle command packetization and telemetry decommutation
• Knowledge of space command and control (C2) systems
• Experience with TCP/IP and UDP protocols
• Space vehicle system-level test engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain test environments across multiple programs, including command and control (C2) systems, embedding with program teams as needed.
• Implement program-specific C2 capabilities and integrate our common scripting framework with the various C2 applications used across different programs.
• Troubleshoot test environment, tooling, and integration issues to keep test campaigns on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and support test tools, including those on our Constellation platform for command and control, telemetry visualization, and post-test review.
• Develop, execute, and debug space vehicle system-level test scripts in Python across multiple subsystems.
• Evaluate and adopt new test methodologies, and provide technical guidance and training to program personnel on the use of test software tools.

Skills

Space C2 systems

Telemetry decommutation

TCP/IP & UDP

Python scripting

EGSE/tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Websat

VUER

STARS

EASY Framework

Job description

Standard Job Description

Our space test software team is seeking an engineer to support test engineering activities across Special Programs Remote Sensing (SPRS). This role focuses on deploying and maintaining the test environments and tools that engineering teams rely on, with emphasis on command and control (C2) integration and continuous improvement of test methodologies. The ideal candidate can work across multiple programs, providing hands‑on support for test environment setup, C2 maintenance, troubleshooting, and test tool development. This is a collaborative, multi-program role suited to an engineer who enjoys variety and takes satisfaction in enabling test engineering teams to succeed.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Deploy and maintain test environments across multiple programs, including command and control (C2) systems, embedding with program teams as needed.
• Implement program-specific C2 capabilities and integrate our common scripting framework with the various C2 applications used across different programs.
• Troubleshoot test environment, tooling, and integration issues to keep test campaigns on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and support test tools, including those on our Constellation platform for command and control, telemetry visualization, and post-test review.
• Develop, execute, and debug space vehicle system-level test scripts in Python across multiple subsystems.
• Evaluate and adopt new test methodologies, and provide technical guidance and training to program personnel on the use of test software tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to work full time on site
• Active TS/SCI
• Experience with space vehicle command packetization and telemetry decommutation
• Knowledge of space command and control (C2) systems
• Experience with TCP/IP and UDP protocols
• Space vehicle system-level test engineering experience

Desired Skills

• Experience writing and executing space vehicle system-level test scripts in Python across multiple subsystems
• Experience working with complex electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), including RF racks
• Experience integrating scripting frameworks with command and control (C2) applications
• Experience with legacy EASY team tools, including Websat, VUER, STARS, and the EASY Framework
• Ability and willingness to deploy to multiple programs to support test script development and complex test engineering problems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently across cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide technical support and guidance to program teams

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150800.00 - $280000.00

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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
• 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.