Software Engineer Principal

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* Description:

** Serve as the F 35 Pilot Systems Software Architect  In this role, the candidate will drive the F 35 display software architecture decisions for all F 35 contracts  The candidate will be responsible for making high level design decisions, work to enforce technical standards for all supported platforms and design for re use and affordability  This will require significant experience with F 35 Mission Systems architecture, display software, and knowledge of how F 35 displays fit into the F 35 architectural paradigm   The successful candidate will also have experience with multiple display software architectures, including both head down and helmet mounted displays to support architecture decisions   Also required is a strong knowledge of digital video techniques, especially in a real time system using uncompressed standards, particularly as used in the F 35   The candidate will be required to interface with the customer so must have a strong knowledge of how the ultimate customer uses the displays, how to interact with those users in a supportive, but business wise manner, and how those displays interact with the rest of the system to create the PVI seen by the customer The candidate will be required to provide support for the development and acquisition activities of procuring new display hardware platforms  In addition, the candidate will evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product  Finally, the candidate will be required to work in an agile software development environment and coordinate with Product Owners and other peer organizations to ensure the design and implementation of display software to address the complex needs of the customer

Must be a US citizen  This position requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Bachelors degree required in Computer Science and or Software Engineering  Experience in the following:

-  display architectures typically found in aircraft systems

-  graphics drivers, and graphics language implementations typically found in aircraft systems

-  software development in C   specifically aimed at embedded avionics and aircraft systems

-  scripting experience  Python, Perl, etc  

-  operating systems  Green Hills, Linux, etc   for embedded Real Time environments used in avionic and aircraft systems

- design, integration and test of embedded display systems and software operational programs

- complete software lifecycle development process and automated test philosophies

- Agile/Scrum Development

Must be a US citizen  This position requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered

** Desired

Skills:

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* Experience with the following:

- Open Mission Systems approaches

- Realistic aircraft employment scenarios to scope realistic demands on the display hardware

- F 35 Mission Systems architecture

- Atlassian Collaboration Tools

- Strong communication skills, able to translate technical strategies and challenges into verbal and visual presentations to be shared with senior management and technical staff

- Experience building strong customer and team relationships

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** 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:
** 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 *
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