Software Engineer IV

Description:What We're Doing

Do you want to be part of the team that provides training systems for the world's most advanced aircraft - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter? Do you enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced work environment?

Join Lockheed Martin's dynamic team working on the cutting edge of aerospace technology. We provide training systems for the world's most advanced aircraft, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

At Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) Integrated Engineering, we are dedicated to transforming sustainment and training solutions to ensure our customers' mission success. Our focus lies in fostering a culture of speed, agility, affordability, and innovation through disruptive technologies. We are committed to building a talented team that can reimagine the future of mission readiness.

The Work

As a key member of our Software Engineering team, you will:

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities.
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software that solves business/mission problems using logical and mathematical methods.
• Apply established standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Translate high level requirements into detailed software specifications and design documents.
• Design, code, and unit test C/C++ components for real time or safety critical applications.
• Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, system verification) and record results.
• Participate in all SDLC phases: requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, verification, and hand off to production.
• Identify and correct program errors; create clear operating instructions and comprehensive development documentation.
• Analyze system capabilities to clarify program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Ensure all software deliverables meet required quality and compliance standards.

This position requires a candidate who is a U.S. Citizen and has the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to start. The role is located at a facility that requires special access.

Why Join Us

Join us if you are passionate about saving lives through mission readiness. Be a part of a team that values speed, agility, affordability, and disruptive technologies. If you are excited about transforming sustainment and training solutions and working with a talented team to reimagine the future, we invite you to contribute your leadership skills and technical expertise to our mission.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ or more years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with C/C++ for real time or safety critical systems.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Proven experience using Git (branching, merging, pull request workflow) and GitLab for source code management, pipeline creation, and CI/CD of builds and automated tests.
• Ability to produce detailed specifications, design documents, and test documentation.
• Familiarity with version control best practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery processes.

Desired Skills:

• Hands on experience in Scrum or Kanban environments; daily use of Jira, Confluence, and GitLab issue boards for sprint planning, backlog grooming, and status reporting
• Unix/Linux experience, as applied to Software Development.
• Experience debugging and sustaining software intended to run on multi-process/multi-threaded systems.
• Development or integration of simulation software (e.g., flight dynamics, sensor models) with emphasis on C/C++ code and scripted simulation environments
• Experience with Avionics, Electronic Warfare (EW), or Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) - either on actual hardware or in a simulated environment - demonstrating familiarity with aerospace data buses (ARINC, MIL STD 1553, CAN, Ethernet/IP) and timing constraints
• Experience with automated compilation, static analysis (e.g., Coverity, SonarQube), unit test execution, and deployment to HIL or simulation targets
• Experience developing scripts for build/test orchestration, data collection, and result analysis; creation of custom utilities to support developers and testers
• Active Secret Security clearance or higher.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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: 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.

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 condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The 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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First