Part Time Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 725660BR Date posted: Apr. 23, 2026
Description:At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed
Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and
builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to
make a difference in the world and every day we
use our unique skills and experiences to create,
design and build solutions to some of the worlds'
hardest engineering problems. Our culture
encourages employees to dream big, perform
with excellence and create incredible products.
We provide the resources, inspiration and focus
and if you have the passion and courage to
dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow
with you.
Going to space is just the beginning. It's what
you do when you get there that matters.
Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and
spacecraft that do amazing things in space for
government and commercial customers.
Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And
protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe
weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and
deliver GPS directions to a billion people
worldwide.
As we look to the future, we're driving
innovations to help our customers do even more
in orbit. That's why we're crafting smarter
satellites that operate like smartphones in the
sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so
they can adapt as mission needs on the ground
change. Your mission is ours. And as that
mission evolves, we'll be ready. Will you?
Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work
with one focus - our customers' missions. Our
customers tackle the hardest missions. Those
that demand extraordinary amounts of courage,
resilience and precision. They're dangerous.
Critical. Sometimes they even provide an
opportunity to change the world and save lives.
Those are the missions we care about.
Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.
We are seeking a System Integration/Test
Engineer Senior to support the development of
mechanical work instructions to build and test
the next generation Global Positioning System
(GPS) spacecraft.
It is expected that the candidate will start off
writing work instructions and then train and
develop to also run floor activities as a Test
Engineer/Certified Test Conductor part time.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
-Develop Manufacturing Work Instructions to
assemble the spacecraft in Automation
Framework (AF) and VE-CAMS
-Develop and maintain configuration control of
the spacecraft through Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM's) in VE-CAMS/SAP
-Develop/Implement build sequences that
support high quality and efficient floor execution
-Ensure compliance with customer and DCMA
requirements
-Review engineering drawings for accuracy and
producibility
-Work with floor personnel, engineering, quality,
and others to quickly and effectively overcome
issues
-Opportunities to directly support the floor as a
Certified Test Conductor and potentially support
other programs are also possible.
#SpaceNSS
Basic Qualifications:
-Ability and willingness to obtain DoD Top Secret
Clearance (requires US citizenship)
-Bachelors degree (Mechanical Engineering,
Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
from an accredited college/university preferred)
or experience/combined education
-Ability to use CAD software to analyze designs
and create assembly instructions
-Experience viewing technical drawings
Desired Skills:
-Experience writing and maintaining assembly
work instructions
-Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
-Experience with EPDM reviewing drawings and
parts lists
-Experience managing MBOM's, especially
synthetics
-Experience with ERP/SAP
-Experience with VE-CAMS/Apriso
-Experience with Automation Framework
-Experience supporting assembly, integration
and test of spacecraft
-Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
-Multi-program ATLO experience
-Knowledge of GPS hardware and processes
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First