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Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago

Entry Level Spacecraft Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in aerospace technology, seeking a candidate to join their LM400 Assembly, Integration, and Test team as an electrical test engineer. The role involves planning and executing electrical floor operations for space vehicle qualification and production test phases, developing test cases, and coordinating testing activities.

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Responsibilities

Develop and define test cases, test configurations, and test events for space vehicle qualification, acceptance, and production test phases
Perform as a test engineer responsible for the development and execution of test scripts and test procedures during all spacecraft test phases
Review and analyze telemetry and test data, ensuring generated data accurately verifies space vehicle functionality and meets space vehicle performance requirements
Document test anomalies found during test execution and support troubleshooting to resolve
Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with support organizations
Support Systems Engineering and Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs) in the verification of test requirements
Work within a fast-paced production operations environment that may include 24/7 support and travel to support full lifecycle operations

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringTest EngineeringPythonElectrical Test EquipmentAerospace Systems ExperienceTroubleshootingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education
Willingness to work overtime & travel, supporting off-shifts and weekends as needed
Ability to obtain a government-issued TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Aerospace or defense systems electrical/mechanical assembly experience or experience in a similar hardware type processing facility
Proficiency with a scripting language (preferably Python) to support automated test script development, debugging, and execution
Experience with electrical test equipment such as bench top power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators
Ability to read and interpret electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and maintain process discipline in a dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Active Top Secret clearance

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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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