Space Test Software Engineer TS/SCI - C2 & Telemetry

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an engineer to support test engineering activities across Special Programs Remote Sensing (SPRS). You will deploy and maintain test environments and tools, focusing on C2 integration and continuous improvement of testing methodologies across multiple programs.

The role involves hands-on setup of test environments, C2 maintenance, troubleshooting, and developing test tools with Python, contributing to a collaborative multi-program team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience in 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 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

TS/SCI clearance

Test engineering experience

C2 systems knowledge

TCP/IP/UDP protocols

Python scripting

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Independence across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field

Tools

Websat

VUER

STARS

EASY Framework

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an engineer to support test engineering activities across Special Programs Remote Sensing (SPRS). You will deploy and maintain test environments and tools, focusing on C2 integration and continuous improvement of testing methodologies across multiple programs.

The role involves hands-on setup of test environments, C2 maintenance, troubleshooting, and developing test tools with Python, contributing to a collaborative multi-program team.