Test Engineer

Location: Courtland

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* Description:

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* ** Role Overview*
* In this role, you will support the
** integration and testing of complex aerospace systems** , ensuring hardware and systems perform as designed  You will work in an Assembly, Integration, and Test  AI&T  environment, contributing to mission critical space and missile defense programs  This position offers hands on technical work, cross functional collaboration, and opportunities to grow into certified test leadership roles

** Key Duties / Responsibilities*
* - Execute integration and test activities to verify hardware and system performance

- Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures that support vehicle integration and delivery

- Coordinate daily test readiness and execution across multiple disciplines and support teams

- Support and perform duties as a Certified Test Conductor / Test Engineer  certification obtained on the job

- Review requirements and ensure systems are testable and meet customer expectations

- Analyze test results and document findings in clear, accurate reports

- Identify, document, and support resolution of discrepancies

- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customer teams to meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives

** Work Environment*
* - Work is performed in assembly, integration, test, and laboratory environments

This role supports activities across Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama

- Hands on interaction with flight hardware, test equipment, and engineering teams

- May include standing, lifting, and working around energized systems in accordance with safety procedures

** Company Mission & Program Overview*
* At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and deliver advanced space and missile defense systems that protect national security and enable space exploration  Our teams work on some of the most complex and meaningful aerospace challenges in the world  Joining the Test Engineering organization means playing a direct role in ensuring mission success-from early integration through final system validation

** Why Lockheed Martin*
* - Work on high impact aerospace and defense programs with real world significance

- Be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration

- Access to training, certification opportunities, and long term career growth

** Why You'll Love This Role*
* - Hands on technical work with cutting edge hardware

- Clear pathways to grow into certified test leadership roles

- Daily collaboration with experienced engineers and program teams

- A role where your work directly contributes to successful launches and mission outcomes

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* _Candidates must meet all requirements to be considered _

- Ability to obtain an
** Interim Secret security clearance prior to start*
* - Experience or willingness to learn Assembly, Integration, and Test  AI&T  operations

- Experience or willingness to learn how to write and execute test procedures in an Assembly, Test, Launch Operations  ATLO , or production environment

- Willingness and ability to present technical information to customers and Lockheed Martin leadership

- Ability to work between the Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama facilities

** Desired

Skills:

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* _These "nice to have" skills strengthen a candidate's application but are not required _

- Prior certification as a
** Certified Test Conductor
** and/or
** Certified Principal Engineer*
* - Experience supporting or working with the
** Missile Defense Agency  MDA *
* - Experience testing
** missile or space systems
** in a production or operational environment

- Ability to read and interpret
** mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications*
* - Background in
** manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or hardware integration*
* - Experience working on
** multi disciplinary teams*
* - Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space systems and tools  such as SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP Database, Automation Framework  or equivalent industry tools

- Hands on experience with
** basic lab equipment
** power supplies, multimeters, signal analyzers, etc  

- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with customers, program teams, and internal stakeholders

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match   Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings

** Ability to Work Remotely:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

** Work Schedules:
** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees   Schedules…