Who We Are
This exciting position is with the Skunk Works Mission Systems and Software team located in Fort Worth, TX. This position is for an experienced Software Engineer to use and apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in the software field to develop solutions to complex problems within Advanced Development Programs (ADP).
Come Join Us! The SkunkWorks (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program) is looking for world class talent in Software Development and Testing to be a part of a team that will carry on our 75+ year tradition making history in advanced aircraft development.
Who You Are
This position is on the C4ISR team within Ground Systems Applications organization under Ground Systems. This position requires a software engineer to use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field to develop, integrate, and test software products for Advanced Development Programs.
You will be responsible for all phases of developing software solutions for C4ISR. Responsibilities will span the development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design and implementation, integration and flight test, and adjudicating change requests as the software is updated, tested, and integrated. Integration activities will include a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure, simulated systems, and laboratory environments that include constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations.
What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!
This opportunity is also eligible for a sign-on bonus for external applicants.
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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.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Engineering, Computer Science,Software Engineering, or related degree
• Experience in Object Oriented programming in C++, C# and/or Java Languages
• Software development experience, including requirements analysis, design, coding, test planning, unit-testing, and CSCI integration testing
***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires an Interim Secret clearance required to start.***
• UI/UX Software Development
• Experience with Complex Algorithms and/or Artificial Intelligence
• Service Oriented Architecture Knowledge
• Object Oriented Programming
• Agile Software Development
• Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Configuration Management Systems (e.g. Git)
• Software Development Tools (e.g. Visual Studio, Eclipse)
• Atlassian Tools (e.g. Stash, Jira)
• System test and Integration experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with object-oriented programming in C++, C#, and/or Java
- Software development experience covering requirements analysis, design, coding, test planning, unit testing, and CSCI integration testing
- Must be a US citizen
- Interim Secret security clearance required to start
- UI/UX software development experience
- Experience with complex algorithms and/or artificial intelligence
- Service-oriented architecture knowledge
- Agile software development experience
- Linux and Windows operating systems experience
- Configuration management systems experience, such as Git
- Software development tools experience, such as Visual Studio or Eclipse
- Atlassian tools experience, such as Stash or Jira
- System testing and integration experience
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