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In this role, you will lead the planning, organization, and execution of the program's test scripting effort and collaborating closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) leadership to ensure test objectives and requirements are fully mapped to the appropriate test scripts.\nThis is a hands on technical role. You will be an active contributor to the test scripting effort, developing, executing, and debugging test scripts yourself, while setting the technical direction for how the program's scripts are built and organized. You will also help coordinate the team's day to day scripting workflows and partner with the space software team to integrate and utilize the new Constellation Platform test software tools on the program.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in space vehicle verification and test with the organizational and interpersonal skills needed to coordinate across engineering disciplines and program leadership.\nPlans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. 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Ensures software standards are met.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related discipline\nExperience developing and executing space vehicle system-level test scripts in Python for verification across multiple subsystems\nExperience working with test script frameworks\nOn-console space vehicle-level test engineering experience, including in environments such as thermal vacuum (TVAC)\nExperience mapping verification requirements and test objectives to test scripts or test sequences (e.g. building or maintaining a test script matrix)\nWorking knowledge of requirements management and verification, including tools such as IBM DOORS\nMust be a United States citizen with the ablity to obtain and maintain a secret clearance\nDesired Skills\nActive top secret clearance\nProficiency in additional languages such as C++ or TypeScript/JavaScript\nExperience building custom tooling to support requirements, verification, or test workflows (e.g. data visualization tools)\nAbility and willingness to deploy to multiple programs to support test script development\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently across cross-functional teams\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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