The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking an experienced Software Test Architect to be part of a team developing defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity.
The Software Architect is responsible for developing a common vision across the NGI Agile teams, focused on delivery of an integrated set of products, tools, and software components supporting the SDS organizational goals. The Software Architect will work with the other NGI leads, such as the Software Integration Lead, Software Engineering Lead, Systems Engineering Lead, and WS product teams implement the common vision across the full organization. The Software Architect will be responsible for ensuring that the WS products follow appropriate processes and software development best practices, with emphasis on software reuse, DevSecOps processes, and automation throughout the engineering lifecycle. The individual will define, document, and communicate software architecture and designs to engineering teams, and be able to verify and support their successful implementation.
The Software Architect will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to resolve complex technical issues across the NGI teams and be able to collaboratively seek agreement across teams with differing goals and objectives. Prior experience performing software architecture with simulation software products is highly beneficial.
There are times when you will need to be willing to work a flexible schedule when required to support lab development and integration activities to meet program needs. Willing to travel occasionally within the United States if required to meet program needs. Travel up to 5% to Huntsville for Planning activities.
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++
Real Time Operating System (RTOS) experience
Software Architecture experience
Standard teaming: Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams
Knowledge of Agile Software Development
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Previous experience designing to software requirements
Experience with full software life cycle development including SW design, architecture and integration & test
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree program from an accredited college/university
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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 programming languages such as C and C++
- Real-time operating system experience
- Software architecture experience
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of Agile software development
- Collaborative, team-based work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience designing to software requirements
- Experience with full software lifecycle development, including design, architecture, integration, and testing
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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