Satellite Test Engineer - Entry Level

Entry Level Electrical System Integration / Test Engineer

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Lockheed Martin is seeking an entry level electrical system integration / test engineer to join the GPS integration and test team within assembly, test, and launch operations (ATLO). In this role you will participate in the planning / execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spacecraft testing at both the factory and the launch site.

Summary Of Key Duties For This Position :

• Understand and use the principles and disciplines of spacecraft test engineering.
• Author and maintain automated test scripts used to conduct satellite tests.
• Aid in planning spacecraft level test flow.
• Support systems engineering and certified principle engineers (CPEs) in the verification of test requirements.
• Collaborate with external teams to solve spacecraft and / or EGSE performance issues.
• Support test procedure closure activities in automation framework.
• Plan / execute specific electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) verification procedures (including RF test systems) and 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 :

Desired Skills :

Security Clearance Statement :

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,500 - $101,430. 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.

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.