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We are seeking a System Integration/Test Engineer to join the GPS integration and test team within Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations. Join the team that is delivering and launching the next generation of Lockheed Martin Spacecraft. In this role you will participate in leading in the planning/execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spacecraft testing at both the factory and the launch site.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• Understand and use the principles and disciplines of spacecraft Test Engineering.
• Author and maintain Automated Test Scripts, used to conduct satellite tests.
• Aid in planning spacecraft level test flow.
• Support Systems Engineering and Certified Principle Engineers (CPEs) in the verification of test requirements.
• Collaborate with external teams to solve spacecraft and/or EGSE performance issues.
• Support test procedure closure activities in Automation Framework.
• Plan/Execute specific Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) verification procedures (including RF test systems) and plan/execute nominal electrical procedures/scripts from ground test stations.
• Willing to work some overtime and support off-shifts and/or weekends in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related experience
• Proficiency with a high-level scripting language (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution
• Previous test experience
• Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret government security clearance
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience developing and executing Python test scripts
• Experience in test operations including the test development, test execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
• Excellent technical writing, planning and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related experience
- Proficiency with a high-level scripting language such as Python, PHP, or Ruby
- Previous test experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a Secret government security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience developing and executing Python test scripts
- Experience in test operations, including test development, execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
- Excellent technical writing, planning, and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
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