Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of aerospace 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.

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What is the mission?

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.

What does this role look like?

As an ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations) Mechanical Test Engineer on the Orion program, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of mechanical integration activities for the Orion spacecraft for Artemis III, IV, and future missions.

In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:

• 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:
• Understanding test requirements & objectives
• Defining the test implementation approach
• Writing and releasing test procedures
• Coordinating usage of facility resources, test tooling and ground support equipment
• Using test instrumentation & data acquisition systems
• Interfacing with both internal and NASA customers
• 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.

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Desired Skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 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.
• 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.

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.