Software Engineer - F-35 Level 4

Overview

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we are taking innovation to the next level. From designing advanced air vehicles to developing aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers work at the cutting edge of technology. This position is with the Core Processing Software (CPSW) team in Fort Worth, TX.

The role requires a software engineer to develop, integrate, and test software products for the F‑35 program. The successful candidate will act as a technical lead for a CPSW middleware software test team, managing requirements analysis, high‑level and detailed design, coding, test planning, unit testing, and CSCI integration testing.

• Lead development and testing of CPSW middleware software.
• Perform requirements analysis and design documentation.
• Write and maintain C/C++ code and Python test scripts.
• Develop test cases and execute unit and integration tests.
• Coordinate with inter‑organizational teams and external customers.
• Adhere to XML open standards, Common Software Baseline processes, and Agile development practices.

• Bachelor's degree in a software‑related major or equivalent experience.
• Advanced experience with C/C++ programming.
• Advanced experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with large realtime software development.
• Experience performing qualification testing.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

• Agile software development.
• JSF architecture experience.
• Full software lifecycle‑development experience and test philosophies.
• Experience with software pipelines and Git Lab repositories.
• Testing safety‑critical software and requirement‑based CSCI testing with Parasoft C++ UT.
• Linux operating system proficiency.
• Atlassian Collaboration Tools (JIRA).
• Leadership experience.
• Mission systems/avionics background.
• Test automation experience.
• Experience with JADE/LIDS and SWAT testing.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Expression of interest:
By applying, you may be considered for other opportunities where similar skills match. Remote work is not available; the position is onsite full‑time at a Lockheed Martin facility.

Work schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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.