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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.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• Understand and use the principles and disciplines of spacecraft Test Engineering.
• Assist in the development of Automated Test Scripts focused towards Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), 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 internal and external teams to solve EGSE performance issues.
• Plan/Execute specific Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) verification procedures (including RF test systems).
• Willing to work some overtime and support off-shifts and/or weekends in a 24/7 operations environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with EGSE to support test systems
- Basic knowledge of Linux
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Ethernet, serial protocols)
- Willingness to work shift work, weekend work, and overtime as needed to meet mission goals
- TOP SECRET Clearance
- Experience working with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) that support space vehicle testing
- Experience writing and executing test plans and test procedures in LM's Automation Framework (or industry equivalent)
- Experience with a scripting language (Python preferred) to support automated test script development, debugging, and execution
- Certified Test Conductor (CTC)
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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Familiarity with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for test systems
- Basic knowledge of Linux
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, and serial protocols
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Top Secret clearance
- Experience with EGSE supporting space vehicle testing
- Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures in LM's Automation Framework or an industry equivalent
- Experience with a scripting language, preferably Python, for automated test development, debugging, and execution
- Certified Test Conductor (CTC) certification
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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