Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr

Standard Job 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.

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. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of professional test experience
• Proven test-automation experience – developing, debugging, and executing test scripts in a high-level language
• Basic knowledge of Linux
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Ethernet, serial protocols)
• Understanding of best software-development practices
• Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, pull-request workflow, tagging releases)
• Willingness to work shift work, weekend work, and overtime as needed to meet mission goals
• TOP SECRET Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experienced Test Conductor on Space Vehicle Integration and Test Programs, covering both Component and System-Level Functional & Environmental testing
• Hands-on experience with Space Vehicle Test Operations: test development, execution, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
• Excellent technical writing, planning, and verbal communication skills; adept at building consensus and strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated systems-thinking ability – understanding how electrical test data impacts overall vehicle performance