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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What’s In It For You
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Who You Are
As a software engineer you will serve as a software developer for F-35 Pilot Systems Software (PSSW), Multi-Function Display (MFD), and Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) Teams. In this role you will be expected to lead in the design, development, test and integration of real-time, embedded display software for TR3 and TR2 hardware. This software will be developed in C++ and OpenGL using an agile methodology.
***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and an Interim Secret clearance to start.***
• Bachelors degree or above required within Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related major
• C++ experience
• Python experience
• Unix/Linux experience
• Design Patterns, Programming to an Interface
• Experience with large real time embedded software development
• Agile/Scrum Development experience
Embedded display experience
• Experience with JSF architecture
• Experience with test automation
• Complete software lifecycle development process and test philosophies
• CI/CD, Pipeline, DevSecOps
• OpenGL, VulkanSC, QT
• Python and/or Perl
• Atlassian Collaboration Tools
• Experience in a fast past-paced environment in technical teams across virtual environments
• Experience or familiarity with System Integration and Test
• Team leadership experience
• Mission Systems/Avionics background
• Detail and teamwork oriented
• Experience applying design patterns in C++
• OOA/OOD/OOP
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
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- C++ experience
- Python experience
- Unix/Linux experience
- Experience with design patterns and programming to an interface
- Experience with large real-time embedded software development
- Agile/Scrum development experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Interim Secret clearance to start
- Embedded display experience
- Experience with JSF architecture
- Experience with test automation
- CI/CD, pipeline, or DevSecOps experience
- OpenGL, VulkanSC, or Qt experience
- Atlassian Collaboration Tools experience
- System Integration and Test experience
- Team leadership experience
- Mission Systems or avionics background
- Experience applying design patterns in C++
- Object-oriented analysis, design, and programming experience
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