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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Space Systems Test and Verification Engineer to support the Meridian program, focusing on the integration and test of the Space to Ground Segment for a satellite communications (SATCOM) system. The ideal candidate will have a background in Systems Engineering, with a focus on designing, developing, and executing system integration tests.
As the System Test and Verification Engineer, your roles will be:
• Perform as a Test Engineer responsible for execution of test procedures during testing
• Review, evaluate and have an understanding of test requirements
• Develop, prepare and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules supporting production and development programs
• Have an understanding of and support lower-level checkouts that build up to system level demonstrations
• Perform integration studies, tasks, and implementation
• Support System Engineering in the development and verification of System and Segment requirements
• Perform data review and data reduction, and generate final test reports
• Document test anomalies found during test execution and lead troubleshooting, to identify root cause and corrective actions to resolve technical issues, and develop re-test procedures, as needed
• Prepare Test Readiness Review and Test Exit Review presentation packages
• Identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Have an understanding of and perform job duties using the principles and disciplines of Test Engineering including procedures, process discipline and command media

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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Understanding of system testing principles, methodologies, and techniques; including test planning, execution, and reporting
• Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with MBSE Tools (e.g CAMEO) with knowledge of system test concepts
• Active or current Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• 7+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering and integration activities in the aerospace industry, with a focus on ground segments or satellite communications systems
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Experience as part of a larger system focused technical team, with knowledge of the space to ground segment interface
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple engineering fields to develop MBSE products, test plans and procedures
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice​

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