Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Kennedy Space Center, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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. 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. This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Space Coast, FL , and be expected to work in the office.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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