Satellite Test Associate Manager

Standard Job Description

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. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Associate Test Manager to join the GPS integration and test team within Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO). In this role you will participate in the planning and execution of electrical test operations needed to conduct spacecraft testing at both the factory and the launch site.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

• Supervise a subset of the Electrical Test Engineering team and ensure readiness of all ground support equipment, test procedures, test system software, test scripts, test databases and all other test products in order to support Program test schedules and objectives.
• Be a part of the Electrical Test leadership team to raise and resolve issues through interactions with the programs, other ATLO teams, and senior program leadership.
• Prepare inputs to schedules and status reviews.
• Manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of major system and subsystem test activities.
• Oversee processes for major technical meetings, ROMs, proposals, and studies.
• Review all Space Systems Company Command Media relative to test and ensure program compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (Engineering or a related field preferred)
• Experience in Test Plan development of high value complex hardware (space preferred).
• Experience with Software Development including coding/script development, and Configuration Management to support development of new products and product reviews.
• Possess strong, demonstrated leadership and the ability to work with personnel from diverse backgrounds and disciplines both internal and external to the organization.
• Must have an active secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Direct hands on experience with leading ATLO Test efforts
• Considered a Subject Matter Expert with products used for Test
• Knowledgeable with software languages such as Python or Perl
• Successfully demonstrated completing tasks and delivering products on time and within budget
• Breadth of knowledge and work experience implementing ATLO best practices and lessons learned.
• Experience with maintaining process discipline in a dynamic and fast paced environment, including the ability to balance various risks across the system to maintain cost within a fixed schedule environment.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.