Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Early Career

Job ID: 689565BR Date posted: Apr. 14, 2025
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.

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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.

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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 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.
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
Clearance Level: None
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
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.
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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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First