What We're Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Here at Lockheed Martin, we are working on many exciting programs and developing cutting edge products and applications to meet the complex and evolving needs of our customers. We are looking for talented software engineers to join our team, working with other engineering disciplines to help develop best-in-class products and solutions.
The Work
This position is for a Software Engineer Senior to support training systems sustainment, design, and development for C-130J, CV-22, and other high fidelity Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs). The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated, dedicated, detail-focused, team oriented, and capable of multi-tasking. Keeping up-to-date on emerging technologies and tools will be encouraged. We offer a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities over the long-term.
This position is located at customer facilities at Hurlburt Field, Florida and may require occasional travel including both CONUS and OCONUS destinations.
As a member or our Software Engineering Team you will:
* Work within an integrated product team of Hardware, Software, Systems, and Test Engineers to maintain and update Air Force Flight Simulators
* Research and troubleshoot solutions to a variety of technical issues
* Develop software solutions for flight simulator discrepancies and upgrades
* Support requirements analysis, design, development, integration and test of real-time software
* Support system design and architecture development for complex systems
This position will require the selected candidate to have or obtain an Interim Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration.
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.
- Demonstrated Proficiency in C / C++ Programming
- Experience with Hardware integration
- Linux System Administration
- Previous experience with Ada
- Intermediate Network Troubleshooting skills
- Operating System Experience: Windows Server / Desktop, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VSphere / ESXi, Hyper-V, containerization
- Scripting experience: Bash, Python, YAML
- Development Environment: VSCode, git, CMake, CI/CD Pipelines
- Experience with Hardware Interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, ARINC-429, Mil-Std 1553, CANBUS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88300.00 - $163900.00
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 Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Experience with hardware integration
- Linux system administration experience
- Previous real-time software development experience
- Previous experience with Ada
- Intermediate network troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Windows Server/Desktop, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, or containerization
- Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or YAML
- Experience with VSCode, Git, CMake, or CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, or CAN bus
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government security clearance before starting
- U.S. citizenship
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
