Entry Level Satellite Integration & Test Engineer

Description : Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a candidate to join the Assembly, Integration, and Test team as a Satellite Integration & Test Engineer in Littleton, CO!

In this role you will participate in the planning and execution of electrical floor operations for programs using the LM400 bus platform, with a primary focus on developing and updating automated test scripts needed to conduct testing on the spacecraft.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Understand and use the principles and disciplines of spacecraft test engineering

Working with Systems Engineering and Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs) to understand test requirements

Author and maintain automated test scripts used to conduct satellite tests

Perform as a test engineer responsible for the execution of test scripts and procedures during all satellite test phases

Review and analyze telemetry and test data, ensuring generated data accurately verifies space vehicle functionality and meets space vehicle performance requirements

Document test anomalies found during test execution and support troubleshooting to resolve

Basic Qualifications :

Proficiency with a scripting language (for example : Python)

Ability and willingness to work off-shifts and weekends as needed in a 24 / 7 operations environment

Active Secret clearance required prior to start. Must be able to obtain a TS / SCI clearance.

Desired Skills :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience / combined education

Aerospace or defense systems hardware / software integration experience

Test Engineer (TE) and / or Certified Test Conductor (CTC) experience in space vehicle integration and test

Experience in automated test script development, debugging, and execution

Experience with Git / GitLab

EASY framework and / or Horizon Command & Control software experience

Experience with Command / Telemetry databases

Experience working with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) that support space vehicle testing

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : TS / SCI

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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,400 - $129,260. 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.

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.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : SPACE

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Systems Engineering : Assembly / Integration and Test

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First