Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
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 used to conduct satellite tests.
- Aid in planning spacecraft level test flow.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to solve spacecraft performance issues.
- 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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field
- Understanding of systems‑integration and engineering processes
- Experience with or willingness to learn how to write technical documents and execute test procedures
- Willingness to work shift work, weekend work, and overtime as needed to meet mission goals
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required
Desired Skills
- Excellent technical writing, planning, and verbal communication skills; adept at building consensus and strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated systems-thinking ability – understanding how electrical test data impacts overall performance
- Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices.
- Experience or understanding of command line terminals and system interfaces to terminals.
- Experience working with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) that support test efforts
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.