Software Engineer - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related degree
• Experience with software development or software test in a microservice-based architecture
• Demonstrated experience leading technical discussions and determining resolutions to software technical problems
• Software development experience, including requirements analysis, design, coding, test planning, unit-testing, and CSCI integration testing

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Engineering technical leader to architect, prototype, and lead the team to a modern implementation of software testing of the F‑35 Common Reprogramming Tool (CRT) project. The F‑35 CRT is used by our Reprogramming Lab customers to generate the Mission Data File (MDF) sets, which are pivotal to the execution of successful missions and overall operation of the F‑35.

The microservices architecture of CRT drives the need for nontraditional tools and methods to manage the additional testing complexity of the multiple independently deployable components.

In addition to verification of these components, the interactions between the layers of integration code and the microservices, data stores and cache with which they are integrating, and the connections to external services must also be verified. Automated tests must provide coverage for all of these communications at the finest granularity possible.

The successful candidate will assume a technical leadership role within a Java based microservices team operating in a Dev Ops environment. They will define the overall architectural and implementation approach, set standards for design and coding practices, and drive the adoption of automation across the development lifecycle. By establishing clear guidelines and ensuring consistent communication, they will maintain continuity of architectural decisions and foster alignment among team members.

The leader will emphasize integration, regression, and performance considerations throughout the software development process, partnering closely with senior technical leadership to ensure that deliverables meet high quality standards and support broader business objectives. This role requires deep expertise in Java, microservices, cloud native patterns, and modern Dev Ops tooling, as well as a proven track record of guiding cross‑functional software teams to successful outcomes.

• Experience with Java
• Experience with React.js
• Experience with microservice architectures and deployments
• Experience with Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Component Testing, Test Automation
• Experience with Dev Ops, CI/CD, Containerization, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience writing test plans and strategies for software-level testing
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools
• Demonstrated experience leading technical discussions and determining resolutions to software technical problems
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical approach to software engineers
• Ability to present status to the customer and engineering/program management

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits to invest in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Fort Worth, TX