Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. At Lockheed Martin, we view space as a realm of possibilities where we innovate, invest, and integrate capabilities to transform the future.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Orion System Engineer to specialize in the development and application of software tools that enable, enhance, and automate system‑level testing for the Orion program and Artemis missions. Be a part of the Artemis and Orion teams taking astronauts to the Moon and beyond.
This role blends on‑shift lab representation with off‑shift software‑tool stewardship. On‑shift, you’ll provide direct support to active test operations in the Orion ITL; driving troubleshooting, discrepancy resolution, and hardware/software configuration for test readiness across Artemis III and future missions. Off‑shift, you’ll design, update, and maintain the system‑level software tools that configure the lab and avionics for Artemis III+ executions; ensuring consistency, repeatability, and compliance under accelerated schedules.
The Orion Integrated Test Laboratory (ITL) is a Dynamic High-Fidelity Test Environment that executes testing from Low-Level Component checkouts all the way to full Artemis Mission Simulations with Mission Control and Artemis Crew in the loop. Come join a dedicated team supporting humanity's next step towards a Lunar Landing and beyond
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Basic Qualifications
- B.S in Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years' experience working with test software tooling, or similar dynamic highly interconnected software programs
- Proven hardware/software testing and troubleshooting proficiency in a dynamic technical environment
- Must be available to support rotational shift work, including 2nd shift (3 pm–midnight) and weekends
- U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Skills
- Certified Test Conductor (CTC) certification with hands‑on test engineering experience using automation frameworks
- Thorough knowledge of Orion spacecraft systems and integrated test laboratory operations
- Expertise in developing, maintaining, and managing automated test scripts and configuration control
- Practical experience with software test toolchains and hardware data loading for integrated testing
- Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and workflow development
- Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments with evolving requirements and shifting priorities
- Self‑directed contributor who collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
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.