Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works - Level 3

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or above degree in engineering/technical discipline.
• Experience with software languages such as Gherkin, Java, C++, Python, etc.
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment.

You will be the Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works for the Ground Control Station System Integration and Test Team which is responsible for developing automated tests to verify functional baseline requirements and validate system behavior.

As the Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works you will be responsible for leading the creation of automated test solutions, integrating simulation tools, and supporting ground‑control‑station development for unmanned systems.

• Develop and execute automated system‑level tests that verify and validate ground‑control‑station functionality.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid verification of test requirements and validation of system functions.
• Integrate automation tools using Red Hat Linux ’s Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and Git Lab.
• Embrace innovative approaches to continuously integrate, test, and deliver ground‑control‑stations.
• Support planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to work hard and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a collaborative, self‑driven engineer with a strong foundation in software development and test automation. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving complex integration challenges, and are eager to mentor peers while continuously expanding your technical skill set.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Working within a software development pipeline to build, test, and deploy system test artifacts to integration labs and cloud environments.
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat preferred)
• Experience with automation infrastructure (Ansible preferred)
• Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
• Experience with the automation of software‑based systems
• Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber
• Experience with Gitlab and Atlassian products
• Experience with Agile SW Development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Familiarity with container virtualization technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd, etc.
• Familiarity with container orchestration technologies
• Familiarity with ground control station systems and experimentation
• Familiarity with the concepts of Dev Sec Ops
• Familiarity with aircraft Mission Systems and Vehicle Systems
• Familiarity with Gherkin
• Familiarity with cloud computing
• Active Secret Clearance with last completed investigation in last 5 years

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.