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.
This software quality leader will develop, modify and apply quality principles to the development and use of system/software products for the Core Processing Software team on the F-35 program. They will perform verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. The engineer will develop overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. They will verify the designs, implementation of software development and maintenance processes. They will also define audit strategy to ensure compliance to safety software processes. Other tasks will include evaluate and analyze software quality for deficiency identification and correction and ensure measures meet acceptable reliability standards. The individual will perform software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements. Reviews include requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. They will perform or direct verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability. They will also be responsible for producing / analyzing value, quality and speed metrics and will support release execution and verification, third party software assessments, and defect reviews. All of this will be executed across several agile teams and will include support of the teams' Program Increment planning.
The engineer will be a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. They thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Their strong analytical skills, coupled with their ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make them an invaluable asset to our team.
- Experience developing with the C and C++ programming languages
- Experience with safety critical software development
- Experience with Agile Methodology
- Ability to obtain DoD secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college in a software related major, or equivalent experience/combined education
Complete software lifecycle development process and test philosophies
- Experience with software pipelines
- Experience with requirements based CSCI testing
- Experience using the Python scripting language
- Atlassian Collaboration Tools (JIRA)
- Experience with configuration Management tools, such as Bitbucket
- Experience in a fast past-paced environment in technical teams across virtual environments
- Team leadership experience
- Mission Systems/Avionics background
- Experience with safety critical and trusted software development process
- Experience with LDRA Unit Testing
- Experience with test automation
- Experience with C++ STL containers’ API
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
- Experience developing with C and C++ programming languages
- Experience with safety-critical software development
- Experience with Agile methodology
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a software-related major, or equivalent experience and combined education
- Experience with complete software lifecycle development processes and test philosophies
- Experience with software pipelines
- Experience with requirements-based CSCI testing
- Experience using Python
- Experience with Atlassian collaboration tools, including JIRA
- Experience with configuration management tools, such as Bitbucket
- Experience working in fast-paced technical teams across virtual environments
- Team leadership experience
- Mission systems or avionics background
- Experience with safety-critical and trusted software development processes
- Experience with LDRA Unit Testing
- Experience with test automation
- Experience with C++ STL containers and APIs
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