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This role focuses on deploying and maintaining the test environments and tools that engineering teams rely on, with emphasis on command and control (C2) integration and continuous improvement of test methodologies. The ideal candidate can work across multiple programs, providing hands-on support for test environment setup, C2 maintenance, troubleshooting, and test tool development. This is a collaborative, multi-program role suited to an engineer who enjoys variety and takes satisfaction in enabling test engineering teams to succeed.\nKey Responsibilities include:\nDeploy and maintain test environments across multiple programs, including command and control (C2) systems, embedding with program teams as needed.\nImplement program-specific C2 capabilities and integrate our common scripting framework with the various C2 applications used across different programs.\nTroubleshoot test environment, tooling, and integration issues to keep test campaigns on schedule.\nDevelop, maintain, and support test tools, including those on our Constellation platform for command and control, telemetry visualization, and post-test review.\nDevelop, execute, and debug space vehicle system-level test scripts in Python across multiple subsystems.\nEvaluate and adopt new test methodologies, and provide technical guidance and training to program personnel on the use of test software tools.\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. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.\nAbility to work full time on site\nActive TS/SCI\nExperience with space vehicle command packetization and telemetry decommutation\nKnowledge of space command and control (C2) systems\nExperience with TCP/IP and UDP protocols\nSpace vehicle system-level test engineering experience\nDesired Skills\nExperience writing and executing space vehicle system-level test scripts in Python across multiple subsystems\nExperience working with complex electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), including RF racks\nExperience integrating scripting frameworks with command and control (C2) applications\nExperience with legacy EASY team tools, including Websat, VUER, STARS, and the EASY Framework\nAbility and willingness to deploy to multiple programs to support test script development and complex test engineering problems\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently across cross-functional teams\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to provide technical support and guidance to program teams\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $150800.00 - $280000.00\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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.\nFor (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. 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