• Job Description

  Req#: 696207BR

  Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education
  
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of mechanical 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 US Citizen.

  Job Code/Title

  E1782:Sys Integratn/Test Eng

  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.
  
  Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
  
  We are seeking a Mechanical Systems Test Engineer on the Orion Program responsible for the coordination of all aspects of test preparation and execution.
  
  Summary of Key Duties for this position:
  • Mastering and maintaining proper test conduct and test processes
  • Obtaining Certified Test Conductor certification
  • Learning and understanding the Orion spacecraft assembly, integration and test flow and the associated processes including test execution, anomaly resolution, and paper closure.
  • Responsibilities will include
  o Understanding test requirements & objectives
  o Defining the test implementation approach
  o Writing and releasing test procedures
  o Coordinating usage of facility resources, test tooling and ground support equipment
  o Using test instrumentation & data acquisition systems
  o Interfacing with both internal and NASA customers
  o Executing floor operations and tests
  • The work will involve acceptance testing, environmental testing and ground servicing of flight hardware (including fluids & pneumatic systems, mechanical structures and mechanisms) at the assembly, subsystem and spacecraft level of assembly.
  • Test activities will primarily take place at Kennedy Space Center, but the position will be required to support test efforts at other locations for periods of time.
  • Periodic off-shift and weekend work will be required.
  
  #ATLO #SpaceVets

  Desired skills

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 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
  • Willingness to travel to other LM Space campuses to perform Test Engineering activities
  • Certified Test Conductor (CTC) training
  • Experience with structural, environmental or pneumatic testing
  • Familiarity using Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (pneumatic or fluids loading panels)
  • Familiarity with fluid systems, such as Propulsion or Environmental Control and Life Support
  • Experience writing 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

  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.

  Ability to work remotely

  Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

  Select the Telework classification for this position

  Employee will work on-site full-time

  Ability to Telecommute

  No telecommuting

  Shift

  First

  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.

  Work Schedule

  9x80 every other Friday off

  Security Clearance

  None

  LMCareers Business Unit

  SPACE

  Program

  Orion

  Department

  83COA00:ATLO Orion I&T Mech

  Job Class

  Test Engineering

  Job Category

  Experienced Professional

  City, State

  Kennedy Space Center-FL

  City

  Kennedy Space Center

  Zip

  32899

  Virtual

  no

  Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

  Possible

  Req Type

  Full-Time

  Direct/Indirect

  Direct

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  Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
  
  As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

  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.

  National Pay Statement

  Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. 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 and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. 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.

• About the company

  Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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