Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer Staff
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the potential of space to foster innovation and security. The Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer will oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of mechanical integration activities for the Orion spacecraft, particularly for the Artemis III lunar landing mission.
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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
Understanding the Orion spacecraft assembly, integration and test flow and the associated processes including test execution, anomaly resolution, and paper closure
Collaborate with team members across the program including systems engineering, CPEs/RSEs, software, test labs, manufacturing, quality, and NASA
Lead execution of test procedures on current flight articles (Artemis III and Artemis IV) and future vehicles under Orion production
Tests include 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
Qualification
Required
Develop test plans, test procedures, and schematics for system and subsystem-level mechanical tests on the Orion spacecraft and test articles
Understanding the Orion spacecraft assembly, integration and test flow and the associated processes including test execution, anomaly resolution, and paper closure
Collaborate with team members across the program including systems engineering, CPEs/RSEs, software, test labs, manufacturing, quality, and NASA
Lead execution of test procedures on current flight articles (Artemis III and Artemis IV) and future vehicles under Orion production
Tests include 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
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
Fundamental knowledge of test engineering, operations, and processes
Experience with structural, environmental or pneumatic testing
Experience using Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (pneumatic or fluids loading panels)
Experience 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
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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