Software Engineer Stf

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* Description:

** Our Software Integration Team drives software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging for the F‑35 and ADP Skunk works Mission Systems  We play a pivotal role in delivering software that's ready for the warfighter

What You'll Do

As a Software Integration Tech Lead, you'll own the technology development lifecycle-setting architectural direction, steering system and software design, and elevating automation tooling and infrastructure across the team  You'll work across a variety of host environments, including:

 Aircraft flight software

 Simulated mission systems

 Laboratory setups that combine constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system‑level models

Your core responsibilities include:

 Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best‑practice standards

 Develop, integrate, and debug software across the above platforms, ensuring solutions meet mission‑critical performance and safety requirements

 Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implementing reliable, repeatable builds and fostering continuous‑delivery culture

 Architect and enhance virtual development labs and aircraft‑software processes, driving scalability and usability

 Design and implement automation tools using open‑source, commercial, and in‑house solutions, championing reusable frameworks

 Coordinate cross‑functional efforts, acting as the technical liaison with mission‑system experts, simulation specialists, and stakeholder groups

Who You Are

 A proven leader with deep domain expertise in mission‑system software or high‑fidelity simulation software

 A collaborative team player who thrives in high‑performing, multi‑program environments and can inspire others to solve complex problems

 An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, comfortable engaging with customers, senior stakeholders, and cross‑organizational teams

 Experienced in architectural decision‑making, performance profiling, and setting integration standards for aerospace or defense software

The successful candidate will be a member of a high‑performing multi‑program team, demonstrate effective communication, and regularly interact with inter‑organizational customers and partners  This Tech Lead role is critical to shaping the automation infrastructure, software integration strategy, and build processes that support multiple mission‑critical programs

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance  This position is located at a facility that requires special access

AeroSW
2026 aerosw

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline  or equivalent experience

- C   or Java programming experience

- Linux/Unix experience

- Hardware troubleshooting and/or software debugging

- Experience leading a team of engineers

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Experience with software integration, debugging, and system level testing

- Familiarity with CI/CD tooling  e g , Jenkins, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops  

- Proficiency in scripting/automation languages  Python, Bash, Power Shell, etc   

- Knowledge of aircraft or mission system software development cycles

- Exposure to simulated environments and hardware in the loop testing

** 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…