Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in space technology and innovation, seeking an Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer. In this role, you will develop test plans and procedures for the Orion spacecraft, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and execute mechanical tests to support Artemis missions.

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Responsibilities

Develop test plans, test procedures, and schematics for system and subsystem-level mechanical tests on the Orion spacecraft and test articles
Learn and understanding the Orion spacecraft assembly, integration and test flow and the associated processes including test execution, anomaly resolution, and paper closure
Execute test procedures on current flight articles (Artemis III and Artemis IV) and future vehicles under Orion production
Collaborate with team members across the program including systems engineering, CPEs/RSEs, software, test labs, manufacturing, quality, and NASA
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

Qualification

Test plans developmentStructural testingPneumatic systemsMechanical Ground Support EquipmentFluid systems knowledgeEngineering drawings interpretationTechnical documentationCertified Test ConductorCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance
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
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of aerospace hardware

Preferred

Willingness to travel to other LM Space campuses to perform Test Engineering activities
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
Certified Test Conductor (CTC) training

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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