What We're Doing
Do you want to be part of the cutting‑edge team developing a world‑class Level D helicopter full‑flight simulator? Do you want to work with the latest hardware, graphics, visuals, real‑time physics, and training services to deliver high‑fidelity, training devices for our customers throughout the world?
Join Lockheed Martin's dynamic team working on the cutting edge of aerospace technology. We provide training systems for customers throughout the world.
At Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) Integrated Engineering, we are dedicated to transforming sustainment and training solutions to ensure our customers' mission success. Our focus lies in fostering a culture of speed, agility, affordability, and innovation through disruptive technologies. We are committed to building a talented team that can reimagine the future of mission readiness.
The Work
This is a position for a Software Engineer on the Rotary Training Solutions Blackhawk simulator.
As a Software Engineer on this team, you will:
Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities. Problem solve and develop innovative solutions to a range of complex problems that are consistent with the program objectives.
Design, develop, document, test, and debug software that solves business/mission problems using logical and mathematical methods.
Apply established standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
Translate high level requirements into detailed software specifications and design documents.
Design, code, and unit test C/C++ components for real time or safety critical applications.
Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, system verification) and record results.
Participate in all SDLC phases: requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, verification, and hand off to production.
Identify and correct program errors; create clear operating instructions and comprehensive development documentation.
Analyze system capabilities to clarify program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
Ensure all software deliverables meet required quality and compliance standards.
Have the ability to travel domestically (up to 30% travel)
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.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, and 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Experience with C/C++ for real time or safety critical systems.
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
Proven experience using Git (branching, merging, pull request workflow) and GitLab for source code management, pipeline creation, and CI/CD of builds and automated tests.
Ability to produce detailed specifications, design documents, and test documentation.
Familiarity with version control best practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery processes.
Due to the Government Security clearance requirement, U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration.
Unix/Linux experience, as applied to Software Development.
Experience debugging and sustaining software intended to run on multi-process/multi-threaded systems.
Development or integration of simulation software (e.g., flight dynamics, sensor models) with emphasis on C/C++ code and scripted simulation environments
Experience with Avionics, Electronic Warfare (EW), or Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) – either on actual hardware or in a simulated environment – demonstrating familiarity with aerospace data buses (ARINC, MIL STD 1553, CAN, Ethernet/IP) and timing constraints
Experience developing scripts for build/test orchestration, data collection, and result analysis; creation of custom utilities to support developers and testers
Experience developing qualification test guides related to requirements found in the FAA 14 CFR Part 60 document.
Active Secret Security clearance or higher.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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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 from an accredited college in a related discipline
- 5 or more years of related experience
- Experience with C/C++ for real-time or safety-critical systems
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
- Experience using Git and GitLab for source control, pipelines, CI/CD builds, and automated tests
- Ability to produce detailed specifications, design documents, and test documentation
- Familiarity with version control best practices and CI/CD processes
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance before starting
- Experience with Scrum or Kanban and Jira, Confluence, or GitLab issue boards
- Unix/Linux software development experience
- Experience debugging and sustaining multiprocess or multithreaded software
- Experience developing or integrating simulation software, including flight dynamics or sensor models
- Experience with avionics, electronic warfare, operational flight programs, or aerospace data buses
- Experience developing build, test orchestration, data collection, and result-analysis scripts
- Experience developing qualification test guides related to FAA 14 CFR Part 60
- Active Secret clearance or higher
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