Software Engineer Sr; level 3
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Software Development
Software Engineer, DevOps
Overview
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.
ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities for this role will include:
- full software lifecycle development spanning across many avionics services, ground station development and mission system software technologies.
- supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems
- development of simulations to support software development
- interfacing with key software and systems engineers to define requirements for rapid prototypes
- participating in integration and test events
- supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events
You will have the ability for growth and exploration while learning from some of the brightest professionals in our industry. This position offers a motivated engineer the opportunity to have a high impact on a fast paced program as they grow their own skillset.
Travel up to 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent with minimum 3 years experience
- Experience with C and/or C++
- Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development tool chains
- Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years to be considered.
- Experience with developing software for avionics systems
- Experience integrating hardware and software
- Experience in scripting languages (e.g. python)
- Experience with build environments and tools (make and CMake)
- Experience using agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g. Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence, etc.)
- Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.)
- Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.)
- Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178)
- Experience with Modeling and Simulation (including familiarity with MATLAB)
- Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborative effectively with others
- Strong decision making and judgment skills
- Experience leading small technical teams
- Experience mentoring and training junior engineers
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Other Important InformationThe 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility.
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
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