Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team as a F16 Aircraft System Test Software Engineer Staff - embedded within the Ogden Air Logistic Complex (Hill Air Force Base, Utah) software engineering group. Our team is responsible for developing and designing F-16 aircraft specific software for the aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) and/or sub-system flight computers.
What You Will Be Doing:
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for automated tests.
• Utilize innovative techniques to develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes.
• Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware test team members to plan and execute automated tests across the spectrum of the software development processes.
• Document findings and results in accordance established development and configuration management processes.
• Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP).
• Develop test plans and test procedures.
• Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies in Software Problem Anomaly Report (SPAR) databases.
• Assist with troubleshooting and correcting SPARs. Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process.
• Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings. Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes.
• This position may require occasional travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess at minimum a Final Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Who You Are
You thrive in a collaborative on-site environment, actively contributing to team discussions and projects.
You are skilled in utilizing iterative development cycles, enabling quick feedback loops that enhance product quality and responsiveness to change.
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or related field.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in Python and Python development practices.
- Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
- Experience with developing software and techniques that improve software and hardware system testing through significant automated capabilities.
- Familiarity with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies and workflows.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with Django and Python-based web application development.
- Familiarity with relational databases and fundamental database concepts.
- Proficiency with Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines and automated software delivery practices.
- Extensive knowledge or experience with U.S. military aviation operations.
- Excellent systems troubleshooting skills and experience.
- Knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations.
- Working knowledge of F-16 specific aircraft sub-systems, weapon systems and how they integrate with the on-board computer processors.
- Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a team environment.
- Experience collaborating effectively as part of a software development team.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming concepts and practices.
- Ability to navigate, understand, and contribute to large and established codebases.
- Experience with software and/or hardware defect and/or Watch Item (WIT) identification, analysis, de-bugging, troubleshooting and resolution.
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 university in Computer Science or a related field
- 4+ years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in Python and Python development practices
- Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
- Experience developing software and techniques that improve software and hardware system testing through significant automation
- Familiarity with Optical Character Recognition technologies and workflows
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman
- Familiarity with Django and Python-based web application development
- Familiarity with relational databases and fundamental database concepts
- Proficiency with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines and automated software delivery practices
- Extensive knowledge or experience with U.S. military aviation operations
- Excellent systems troubleshooting skills and experience
- Knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics systems, including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces, internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations
- Working knowledge of F-16 aircraft subsystems, weapon systems, and integration with onboard computer processors
- Ability to interface effectively with civilian government, Department of Defense, and industry representatives
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience collaborating effectively as part of a software development team
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming concepts and practices
- Ability to navigate, understand, and contribute to large established codebases
- Experience identifying, analyzing, debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software or hardware defects and Watch Items
- U.S. citizenship
- Final Secret Security Clearance at minimum
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