Software Engineer Sr Stf – Test Automation – Level 5

LMCareers Business Unit AERONAUTICS COMPANY Security Clearance Secret
Shift First Direct/Indirect Direct Business  Area Aeronautics Company
Department 6R5

FMD:

INTEGRATION/ & TEST ENGINEER
Job Class Systems Engineering:
Software Job Category Experienced Professional Req Type Full-Time
Job Description You will be the Software Engineer Sr Stf – Test Automation – Level 5 for the Systems Integration and Test (SI&​T) team which is responsible for system-level test automation of the F-16 and FA-50 avionics.
What You Will Be Doing As the Software Engineer Sr Stf – Test Automation – Level 5, you will lead all test-automation activities for the Integrated Fighter Group. You will shape the automation architecture, drive script development, and partner with engineering, flight-test, and software teams to deliver high-quality, repeatable test solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and evolve the test-automation strategy and architecture for F-16 and FA-50 programs.

• Lead the creation, review, and maintenance of automated test scripts using TWIN and Python.

• Establish team processes, standards, and best practices for automation across SI&​T.

• Develop basis-of-estimate (BOE) documentation for future automated test initiatives.

• Coordinate with the automated test environment, project engineering, and airborne software teams to integrate and execute the automated testing pipeline.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a collaborative leader with deep software‑engineering and systems‑engineering expertise. You thrive on translating complex requirements into reliable automated solutions, inspire your team with a clear long‑range vision, and adapt quickly to evolving mission needs.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. This position is in Fort Worth, TX.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering preferred)
• Test automation experience
• Systems integration and test experience

• Experience with avionics system integration and test (test plans, test procedures, test requirements, test reports, automated test, verification test)
• Experience with in the Architecture, Design, Integration & Test (ADIT) organization
• Experience supporting the defense or commercial aviation industry
• Experience leading and architecting test automation strategy for a team
• Experience developing a vision for an organization or team
• Experience architecting and incorporating AI/ML into existing development and test processes
• Experience using automation in desktop simulation and Hardware In The Loop (HITL) environments
• Knowledge and use of a variety of test automation tools
• Knowledge of big data/AI uses for automated tools
• Experience with EVMS/CAM
• Knowledge of SI&​T handoffs and connections to flight test
• Experience standing up and implementing new software tools including automation frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

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 Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a…