Standard Job Description
This College Student role supports the Orion Test Operations Team during university vacations and short‑term breaks while the student is enrolled in an accredited engineering program (e.g., electrical, mechanical, aerospace, software, or a related field).
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with test planning, preparation, and execution for the Artemis program at Kennedy Space Center.
- Preparing and configuring test equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), and instrumentation.
- Setting up ground systems, running test scripts, and monitoring vehicle health and status.
- Contributing to various mechanical, electrical, or software‑focused tasks within the test organization.
The position is hands‑on, in‑person, and operates in a 24 × 7 test environment. Success requires strong problem‑solving abilities, effective communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Typically considered a junior.
Basic Qualifications
- Enrolled in an accredited engineering or related program (e.g., electrical, mechanical, aerospace, software, or a related field).
- Strong problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective communication and ability to work in a team environment.
- Python and Linux
Desired Skills
- Experience with test equipment – multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
- Fundamental understanding of test engineering processes—test plans, procedures, execution—gained through coursework, labs, or short‑term projects.
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently while always following approved procedures and coordinating with the broader team.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $24.37 - $28.15
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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.