Standard Job Description

Mechanical Test Operations Engineer

Role Overview: The Mechanical Test Operations Engineer (MTOE) will plan, prepare, and execute test activities for the Artemis program. The role coordinates all phases of test preparation and execution, works in and around flight hardware, configures and utilizes mechanical test equipment, and develops and maintains test procedures. This role provides in-person support throughout the third-shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holiday coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve certification as a MTOE.

• Provide night shift, in-person test support for a 24 × 7 test program that operates 365 days a year, including holidays.

• Participate in the test execution for flight hardware for the Artemis program, including acceptance, environmental, and ground servicing tests (fluids & pneumatics, mechanical structures, mechanisms) at the assembly, subsystem, and spacecraft levels.

• Prepare and configure mechanical test equipment, GSE, and instrumentation in accordance with certified test conductor (CTC) direction.

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and procedures for SOPs, EFCPs, and GTI instrumentation.

• Read and understand detailed test plans, schematics, procedures, and schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline)

• Ability to work long term night shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holidays.

• Ability to lift test equipment (typically up to 40 lbs) and work at various heights or confined spaces.

• Must be a US citizen.

Desired Skills

• Experience with structural, environmental or pneumatic testing.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

• Basic exposure to crewed spacecraft or high-reliability flight hardware (e.g., academic projects, co-op assignments, internships – especially any night-shift or off-hour testing).

• Fundamental understanding of test engineering processes—test plans, procedures, execution—gained through coursework, labs, or short-term projects.

• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently, while always following approved procedures and coordinating with the broader team.

• Experience with automation-framework tools.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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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.