Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
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The F-35 Core Processing Software (CPSW) Development Team is looking to expand the support of production test activities (CSCI Test Team). This position is primarily for Software Test Engineering.
The candidate must have the ability to analyze requirements and create safety critical test cases from those requirements to ensure the proper behavior of the air vehicle.
The candidate will perform software quality testing and will be responsible for producing engineering documentation about the test activity. This will include creating Software Quality Test Report Summaries and Software Problem Anomaly Reports for internal and external stake holders.
The candidate shall have the ability to perform root cause analysis for failing test cases and then effectively communicate the findings to the CPSW development team for resolution.
The candidate must be process oriented and have a great eye for detail as the CPSW software must adhere to the Software Evidence Assurance Level 1 process (SEAL1).
This position will also provide the opportunity to develop automation utilities applications to improve test quality and efficiency. In this role, the candidate should be proficient developing C++ software, creating swat scripts, and perform unit testing. aerosw
Experience with C++, Python, GitLab
Bachelor's degree or above in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university
Must be a US citizen. Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Familiar with Object oriented design patterns
Experience with Test Driven Development
CICD Pipelines
Automated Testing
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Experience with C++
- Experience with Python
- Experience with GitLab
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university
- Must be a US citizen
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- Familiarity with object-oriented design patterns
- Experience with Test-Driven Development
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with automated testing
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