Orion Test Operations - Certified Test Conductor

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.

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The Certified Test Conductor (CTC) will serve as the person‑in‑charge (PIC) during the execution of all test activities within the Orion program. The CTC is accountable for the safe, disciplined, and efficient execution of test procedures, the integrity of test inputs/outputs, and the coordination of test‑support coverage across rotating 24 hr/7 day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and approve detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules in accordance with program requirements and command media.
• Prepare all test hardware, software, and instrumentation (including electrical ground‑support equipment) ensuring compliance with the Test Engineering Command Media.
• Create, review, and update automated test scripts to guarantee reliable, repeatable execution
• Lead execution of functional, performance, and environmental tests, documenting results, discrepancies, and corrective actions; serve as the PIC for all test‑execution activities.
• Provide 24 hr/7 day in‑person test support on a rotating schedule (day, split, night) and act as the primary escalation point for any test‑phase anomalies.
• Coordinate with Test Leads, Test Technicians, and other CTCs to ensure unified test‑execution strategy, resource allocation, and compliance with ATLO directives.
• Maintain CTC certification status, complete required training and annual recertification.
• Identify and mitigate human‑error risks by applying the Human Error Prevention and enforcing approved procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Software, or a closely related field).
• Ability to perform reliably in a 24‑hour operational environment, working rotating day, split, and night shifts.
• Prior experience as a CTC or current enrollment in the CTC OJT training program, participation in an equivalent program OR Military leadership experience.
• Must not hold Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) certification/status.
• US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• Completed the CTC certification curriculum and successfully finished the required OJT training.
• Proficient with automated test equipment, scripting languages, data‑acquisition systems, and Linux‑based test tools.
• Strong analytical abilities combined with excellent written, oral, and documentation skills.
• Hands‑on experience with crewed spacecraft or other high‑reliability flight hardware.
• Solid understanding of test‑engineering processes, including the creation and execution of test plans, procedures, and the maintenance of accurate test records.
• Experienced using automation‑framework tools to develop and manage test scripts and workflows.
• Proven leadership and team‑building skills; capable of coordinating and guiding a team through anomaly investigation and resolution.
• Familiar with electrical ground support equipment used to power and monitor spacecraft subsystems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.