Structural Test Engineer, Sr.

Structural Test Engineer, Sr.

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. We are seeking a Structural Test Engineer to join the Structural Test Lab on the LM Space campus in Sunnyvale, CA. You will be part of an exciting team that helps make spacecraft flight a reality. The selected engineer will perform structural tests on components, assemblies, and flight hardware.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

• Work with internal/external customers on test solutions that implement technical, schedule, and cost constraints that meet their contractual needs and requirements.
• Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with the programs and other organizations which include test planning, designing the test setup, stress analysis of test fixtures, overseeing test hardware fabrication, authoring test procedures, conducting tests, analyzing test results, and preparing comprehensive reports which verify and validate system performance.
• Testing ranges from small to large and everything in between using a wide array of structural testing techniques and configurations.

Experience in Aerospace testing practices Structural or static Load Testing Experience Structural Stress Analysis Highly effective oral and written communication abilities needed to coordinate with internal customers Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Experience with CREO and structural design Certified Test Conductor in LM Space operations Experience with Automation Framework test procedure software Experience with machining practices.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.