Space Vehicle Test Engineer Sr. Stf.

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Space Vehicle Electrical Test Engineer to join the Space Protection Programs. This role leads integration and test execution, develops test artifacts, and oversees subsystem and system-level tests to ensure performance and reliability of space hardware.

You will document results, troubleshoot failures, coordinate activities across teams, and support a fast-paced environment that may require travel and occasional on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead a team through procedures.
• Knowledge of assembly, test or launch operations methodologies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test integration and execution efforts on space hardware.
• Develop and review test artifacts for programs.
• Oversee subsystem and system-level test activities.
• Document results and discrepancies; lead anomaly troubleshooting.
• Coordinate test plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure system integration through test product execution.
• Support rapid production operations and travel as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Test methodologies

Space vehicle test operations

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Bench power supplies

Job description

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

What are Space Protection Programs (SPP)?

When you join SPP you will be part of one of the most innovative and fastest moving organizations in Space. Come help build end-to-end Space Security Systems and utilize our cutting-edge capabilities to assure the security and health of our nation’s space assets. We push the boundary of what gets done in space. Come be one of the people playing a critical role to defeat the enemies of freedom.

We are seeking a Space Vehicle Electrical Test Engineer to work within the Space Protection Programs organization. This role provides the opportunity to perform critical work, develop your individual potential, and play a crucial role in the strategic execution of the SPP area.

As a Space Vehicle Electrical Test Engineer, You Will

• Lead Systems Integration and test execution efforts


• Develop, and review test artifacts


• Oversee test execution of various subsystem and system-level tests


• Document test results and test discrepancies


• Lead test anomaly and troubleshooting efforts


• Moderate among the interests of multi-disciplinary groups to synthesize test plans and test procedures that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints


• Perform to functional and technical specifications and standards


• Aid in solutions for hardware/software interface problems


• Ensure integration of the entire system or subsystem through test product execution


• Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with support organizations


• Perform impromptu briefs of test status or discrepancies to customer representatives or program management


• Work within a fast-paced production operations environment that may include 24/7 support and travel to support full lifecycle operations

Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystems and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in an engineering discipline or related experience


• Ability to lead a team through the execution of established procedures and processes


• Knowledge of the Assembly, Test or Launch Operations standard methodologies and lessons learned


• Must have an active TS/SCI

Desired Skills

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline with 14 years experience or Masters degree with 12 years experience


• Experienced Test Conductor on Space Vehicle Integration and Test Programs, including: Component and System Level Functional and Environmental test


• Experience with electrical test equipment such as bench top power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators


• Proficiency with a high-level scripting language (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution


• Experience in Space Vehicle Test Operations including the test development process, test execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution


• Excellent technical writing, planning and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to achieve consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members


• Applies advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and theories.


• Experience leading teams through successful test efforts, schedule management and resource planning

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

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.