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.
Lockheed Martin is leading the way in hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of it! We are creating the first hypersonic boost/glide system for the US Army and Navy here on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, and our NGC-SW Integrated Product Team (IPT) is responsible for the algorithms and software that control it. Our group includes the Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C or GN&C) subsystem, which flies the missile and glide body, and the embedded Flight Software (FSW) which hosts the NG&C algorithms and provides health, status, and sequencing for the entire system. Additionally, we develop and maintain the Flight Software testbeds (HILs or HWILs) which provide complete hardware integration testing with feedback and flight simulation to test the NG&C algorithms and flight software.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object-oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery for the NG&C and flight software products. This is a crucial role combining a systems-thinking mindset with solid problem-solving and planning skills. If building cutting-edge hypersonic systems sounds exciting to you and you are looking to expand your systems engineering and leadership skills, then we hope you will consider applying. We are looking for a senior software engineer with a proven technical background in Systems, GN&C, or Software who wants to further their systems engineering abilities; applying a systems thinking mindset to translate customer needs into an implementable solution; support flight integration and system deliveries. This role is critical to ensure all aspects, from customer use cases to test requirements, are coordinated across stakeholders and incorporated into the long-term plan.
• Solid technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems or similar
• Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting
• Familiar with systems engineering concepts and processes
• A passion to challenge and grow yourself and others
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Support the CSP Flight Software development, integration, and test of deliverable flight software baseline.
Lead gap analyses, trades studies, and investigations as needed to support the capabilities development for our customers.
Develop sufficient knowledge of the NGC-SW system and the Integrated Release Manager role to represent them at program-level, decisional forums.
Foster relationships and manage forums to ensure the NGC-SW development aligns with current objectives and milestones.
Support Systems Engineering and Architects in decomposing the larger system solution into the CPS-FSW thread and requirements, including model-based system designs.
Work with integration and test organizations to ensure CPS-FSW is adequately tested at all levels of integration.
Support the IPT to prepare for and present at program reviews, including major design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test reviews & analysis, and post-test analysis
• Experience leading developers in the development of capabilities to accomplish a goal
• Desire to build collaborative teams to solve problems
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Systems Engineering and a Systems Thinking mindset
• Experience working with groups and organizations outside of your immediate product area
• Ability to manage multiple, often-competing requests, effectively prioritizing the most urgent ones
• Ability to look across the entire system to identify potential impacts of a change
• Ability to plan out and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight and support
• Passion to apply creative problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish what seems impossible
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Active DOD Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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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
- Technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems, or a similar field
- Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting
- Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and processes
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- Experience leading developers in capability development
- Understanding and application of systems engineering and systems thinking
- Experience working with groups and organizations outside the immediate product area
- Ability to manage competing requests and prioritize urgent work
- Ability to identify system-wide impacts of changes
- Ability to plan and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills
- Active DoD Secret clearance
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