What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, innovation and integrity drive everything we do. Within Rotary and Mission Systems, our teams develop advanced avionics and mission-critical solutions that power modern defense platforms. We value your skills, education, and ideas—and give you opportunities to think big, grow, and build technology that matters.
The Work
We are seeking an Staff Software Verification Engineer to join a Mission Systems team that develops software applications supporting critical business and mission objectives. The incumbent will execute all phases of the software development lifecycle—requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation—under very general supervision. Success requires strong teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Program Management, and the Software Architecture group. Familiarity with Agile development, DevSecOps, DO‑178C, C/C++, Python, Linux, GitLab, and Atlassian tools is desired.
Who We Are
We’re a collaborative team of engineers and innovators developing high-performance avionics systems. Our work combines systems, software, hardware, and integration expertise to deliver reliable capabilities for critical aerospace and defense missions.
Who You Are
You’re a detail-oriented engineer who enjoys turning complex problems into a structured, well designed software product. You communicate effectively, collaborate across disciplines, and are motivated to understand how software, hardware, and systems work together.
You bring:
- A foundation in systems engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with software development and management tools.
- Understanding of embedded software and hardware/software integration.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Why Join Us
Build your career while contributing to cutting-edge avionics and mission systems. At Lockheed Martin, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, grow your technical skills, and help shape technologies that support critical missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement C/C++ test procedures that verify SRS high‑level and SDD low‑level software requirements.
- Conduct laboratory investigations, troubleshoot software issues, and perform regression analysis to ensure continued compliance.
- Develop and maintain traceability matrices linking test results to original requirements, guaranteeing full coverage and auditability.
- Create detailed test plans, test procedures, and test reports; execute integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities in a software‑development lab environment.
- Define external and internal hardware/software interfaces as needed for verification setups; update Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Hardware, Software, Integration/Test) to resolve verification findings and drive corrective actions.
- Support documentation of verification activities and contribute to certification evidence packages.
- Operate within a DevSecOps framework, applying CI/CD best practices to automate test execution and reporting.
- Participate in team planning, status updates, and risk mitigation to meet technical performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Minimum **9 years** of professional experience or a Master’s degree with **7 years** of experience.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python for developing automated test code and scripts.
- Knowledge of system verification/test documentation, test‑plan creation, and execution.
- Experience with DO‑178C, safety‑critical development, and model‑based engineering (MBSE, SysML/UML).
- Demonstrated experience developing software verification assets (test code, procedures, traceability) and working with software engineers on design and test of embedded software.
- Experience with the design, integration, and test of systems and software operational programs.
- Experience working on cross‑functional teams (Hardware, Software, Integration/Test).
- Familiarity with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to troubleshoot complex software issues.
- Knowledge of system design, requirements definition, and documentation standards (e.g., DO‑178C).
- Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build strong customer relationships and convey verification results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Current active Secret security clearance.
- Ability to work independently on verification tasks while contributing to overall team objectives.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; proven capability to develop innovative technical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment while independently managing assigned tasks.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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 in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- At least 9 years of professional experience, or a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python for automated test code and scripts
- Knowledge of software verification and test documentation, including test-plan creation and execution
- Experience with DO-178C, safety-critical development, and model-based engineering using MBSE, SysML, or UML
- Experience developing software verification assets, including test code, procedures, and traceability
- Experience designing, integrating, and testing systems and software operational programs
- Experience working on cross-functional Hardware, Software, and Integration/Test teams
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded platforms
- Current active Secret security clearance
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
