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Job Details
Job Description
Execute and supervise test plans and procedures for mechanical testing of Orion systems and subsystems
Operate within the Orion Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) flow, managing test execution, real-time anomaly troubleshooting, and completing all required documentation (no design development duties)
Prepare test assets: including gathering equipment, configuring Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), and coordinating with cross-functional teams to secure necessary resources, instrumentation, and safety compliance.
Lead on-site test execution for current flight hardware (Artemis III & Artemis IV) and upcoming Orion production units, overseeing acceptance, environmental, and ground-servicing tests (fluids & pneumatics, mechanical structures, mechanisms) at the assembly, subsystem, and spacecraft levels.
Provide 24/7 test support, rotating shifts and covering weekends and holidays as needed to meet critical test windows and schedule commitments.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships and an ability to work and lead in a team environment
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of hardware
Willing to work extended hours, including second/third shifts and weekends, in support of test activities
This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a .
Desired skills
Willingness to travel to other LM Space campuses to perform Test Engineering activities
Certified Test Conductor (CTC) training
Fundamental knowledge of test engineering, operations, and processes
Experience with structural, environmental or pneumatic testing
Experience using Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (pneumatic or fluids loading panels)
Experience with fluid systems, such as Propulsion or Environmental Control and Life Support
Experience executing test plans, test procedures, or technical documents
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
Knowledge of the Orion spacecraft or experience on a production spacecraft program
Experience using Automation Framework tools
Thorough understanding of LM command media for Test Engineering
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Execute and supervise test plans and procedures for mechanical testing of Orion systems and subsystems
Operate within the Orion Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) flow, managing test execution, real-time anomaly troubleshooting, and completing all required documentation (no design development duties)
Prepare test assets: including gathering equipment, configuring Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), and coordinating with cross-functional teams to secure necessary resources, instrumentation, and safety compliance.
Lead on-site test execution for current flight hardware (Artemis III & Artemis IV) and upcoming Orion production units, overseeing acceptance, environmental, and ground-servicing tests (fluids & pneumatics, mechanical structures, mechanisms) at the assembly, subsystem, and spacecraft levels.
Provide 24/7 test support, rotating shifts and covering weekends and holidays as needed to meet critical test windows and schedule commitments.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships and an ability to work and lead in a team environment
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of hardware
Willing to work extended hours, including second/third shifts and weekends, in support of test activities
This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a .
Desired skills
Willingness to travel to other LM Space campuses to perform Test Engineering activities
Certified Test Conductor (CTC) training
Fundamental knowledge of test engineering, operations, and processes
Experience with structural, environmental or pneumatic testing
Experience using Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (pneumatic or fluids loading panels)
Experience with fluid systems, such as Propulsion or Environmental Control and Life Support
Experience executing test plans, test procedures, or technical documents
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
Knowledge of the Orion spacecraft or experience on a production spacecraft program
Experience using Automation Framework tools
Thorough understanding of LM command media for Test Engineering
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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