Senior Software Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of professional software‑development experience or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Proven track record designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems.

At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward‑thinking, we can achieve anything. We value your skills, training, education, and background, and we are committed to providing a work environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality, and build incredible products.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to drive complex software solutions for Mission Systems. Working with only general direction, you will independently define solution approaches, lead design reviews, and ensure software deliverables meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Design, develop, and integrate software components for mission‑critical systems.
• Lead technical design reviews and validate solutions against requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers, cross‑functional teams, and senior technical leadership to resolve difficult technical issues.
• Contribute to product‑line road‑maps and influence future technology directions.
• Apply modern software‑engineering practices, including Agile, Dev Sec Ops , DO‑178C compliance, and multi‑language development.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small development teams.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills for inter‑organizational and customer engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high‑quality software on time and within budget.
• Experience with Agile, Dev Sec Ops , DO‑178C, and multi‑language development environments.

• Work on cutting‑edge mission‑critical software that directly impacts national security.
• Be part of a historic legacy at Sikorsky and the innovative culture of Lockheed Martin.
• Collaborate with top engineers across diverse disciplines and geographies.
• Grow your career through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to a company that values integrity, innovation, and the empowerment of its people.

• Expertise in multiple programming languages (C/C++, Python, C#) and software‑architecture patterns.
• Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, static analysis, and configuration management (Git Lab, Jenkins, Make/CMake).
• Strong background in Agile Scrum, serving as Scrum Master or Product Owner (certification preferred).
• Experience with DO‑178C, safety‑critical development, and model‑based engineering (MBSE, SysML/UML).

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.

Part-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.