Electrical Systems Integrator and Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.
Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ missions. 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.
What does this role look like?
We are seeking a Senior Satellite System Integration and Test Engineer with an initiative to join the WILDFIRE integration and test team within Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations. Join the team that is delivering and launching multiple small satellites for the SDA Transport Layer. Become a leader in this developing market area for Lockheed Martin and incorporate digital technologies and efficient practices for a new kind of ATLO.
This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
As a Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will:
• Perform as a Test Engineer and Certified Test Conductor (CTC) responsible for safe development and execution of test scripts and test procedures during all satellite test phases including pre- and post-environment system tests, acoustic & vibration tests, solar array & mechanism deployment tests, thermal vacuum tests, and EMI/EMC tests.
• Develop test plans, automated test scripts, procedures, GUIs, limit files, and other documentation used to conduct Space Vehicle (SV) and Subsystem level testing at the Factory and at the Launch Base.
• Review and analyze telemetry and test data, ensuring generated data accurately verifies SV functionality and meets SV requirements.
• Document test anomalies found during test execution and lead troubleshooting resolution.
• Support Program System Engineering in the development and verification of test requirements.
• Have an understanding of and perform job duties using the principles and disciplines of SV Test Engineering including policy, procedures, process discipline, operations, safety, and command media.
• Must be hands-on and willing to drive execution in a fast-paced production operations environment including travel in support of Satellite Bus Assembly & Test and Launch Operations.
This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado , and be expected to work in the office.
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline: (Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures.
• Test Software Script development and integration experience.
• Willingness to work overtime & travel, supporting off-shifts and weekends as needed.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD Interim SECRET or higher clearance, with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:
To be successful, ideally, you should also have:
• Spacecraft Electrical Test Operations experience for small satellites (<225 kg) including the test development process, test execution, supporting diverse satellite test environments, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and spacecraft / electrical ground support equipment hardware design & integration.
• Experience operating spacecraft electrical / RF test and measurement equipment including but not limited to Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Digital Multi Meters, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers, Network Analyzers, or RF Power Meters.
• Test Script development using Python with experience integrating software code/databases and designing test scripts for complete automation.
• Manufacturing experience with direct hardware support in a fast paced production environment.
• Test Procedure development, execution, and troubleshooting experience using Automation Framework.
• Integration, test, and/or troubleshooting experience for Laser Communication Terminals, and/or 1000BASE-T Ethernet Networking for Space Applications.
• Excellent technical writing, planning and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to achieve consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux/Windows based machines.
• Current Active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $82,200 - $157,500 . 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, candidates 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.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
To be successful, ideally, you should also have:
• Spacecraft Electrical Test Operations experience for small satellites (<225 kg) including the test development process, test execution, supporting diverse satellite test environments, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and spacecraft / electrical ground support equipment hardware design & integration.
• Experience operating spacecraft electrical / RF test and measurement equipment including but not limited to Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Digital Multi Meters, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers, Network Analyzers, or RF Power Meters.
• Test Script development using Python with experience integrating software code/databases and designing test scripts for complete automation.
• Manufacturing experience with direct hardware support in a fast paced production environment.
• Test Procedure development, execution, and troubleshooting experience using Automation Framework.
• Integration, test, and/or troubleshooting experience for Laser Communication Terminals, and/or 1000BASE-T Ethernet Networking for Space Applications.
• Excellent technical writing, planning and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to achieve consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Linux/Windows based machines.
• Current Active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!
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