React Engineer Sr - Level 3

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement a modern software framework for the F-35 Ground Systems Mission Planning Environment (MPE) project. The MPE is a critical component of the F-35 program, enabling all ground‑based operations and playing a vital role in the successful execution of missions and overall operation of the aircraft.

As a Senior member of the F-35 Ground Systems MPE Software team, the successful candidate will guide a team of Software Engineers in the design and development of a new contract aimed at modernizing the Mission Planning product and tools.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, implementation, configuration management, and troubleshooting of services.
• Creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes and solutions for deploying and maintaining Linux and Kubernetes hosts.
• Implementing and maintaining automation technologies, and designing, engineering, deploying, and maintaining high‑availability and secure Linux and Kubernetes systems.
• Enforcing strong software architectural principles, including modularity, flexibility, and extensibility, and developing next‑generation software.
• Participating in end‑to‑end integration activities, analyzing user requirements, and implementing algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive practical experience in software development, strong knowledge of software design principles and architecture styles, and excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities. Additional desired skills:

• Experience in containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Mission Planning Environment (MPE).
• Proficient in scripting and automation tools (Ansible, Python, Puppet, or Terraform).
• Experience in test automation using Robot and Cypress frameworks.
• Working experience in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience in Dev Sec Ops , including CI/CD, with a strong understanding of security and compliance principles.
• Experience implementing and maintaining automation technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) services.

3 day weekends every weekend!
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

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.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology (Defense and Space Manufacturing).