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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 Test Software Engineer to work within the Space Protection Programs, Electrical Test Engineering 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 Test Software Engineer, you will:
• Develop, and review test automated test scripts and develop testing architecture
• 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
• Lead Systems Integration and test execution efforts
• 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 subsystem 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred)
• Experience developing test automation software
• Communicates well and comfortable working in a fast paced/dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• Comfortable taking initiative/ownership over development products
• Proficiency with a high-level scripting language (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution
• Must have a TS/SCI clearance with the ablity to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.
• Previous test 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
• Experience in Space Vehicle Test Operations including the test development process, test execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
• Demonstrated basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
• Advanced understanding of network infostructure
• Flight software development and testing
• Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
• Experience integrating complex software systems with high performance and/or timing constraints.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Experience developing test automation software
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of development products
- Proficiency with a high-level scripting language such as Python, PHP, or Ruby
- Active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with polygraph
- Ability to lead a team through established procedures and processes
- Previous test experience
- Test conductor experience on space vehicle integration and test programs
- Experience with electrical test equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and signal generators
- Space vehicle test operations experience, including test development, execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
- Understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
- Advanced understanding of network infrastructure
- Flight software development and testing experience
- Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and embedded systems testing
- Experience integrating complex software systems with high-performance or timing constraints
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