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.
Who We Are
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition of making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that enable flight. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast-paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. This position will operate out of the Fort Worth, TX location in a fully-onsite, hands-on team.
What's In It For You
This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands-on through the entire software development lifecycle from software design, coding, integrating, and lab and field testing. You will work with a talented and passionate team that is involved within the company and engaged with the broader community. You will be able to use this opportunity to learn from some of our most talented and senior engineers to grow into a subject matter expert to support both our current platforms and platforms of the future.
You will be joining a very open and inquisitive team filled with diverse perspectives and a common mission. Our team operates on a flexible schedule to enhance work-life balance.
Your Impact
You will bring your passion for software and avionics, plus your experience as a technical team lead, to help lead and grow a team of software engineers. The team will develop software for a wide range of aircraft systems, supporting both rapid‑prototyping efforts and production‑ready deliverables.
The responsibilities for this role will include:
- Product owner of various subsystems, responsible for planning, scheduling, cost, and execution
- Technical Team Lead and SME supporting avionics subsystems
- Interfacing with key software leadership, systems engineers, and test engineers to ensure alignment with program objectives
- Full software lifecycle development spanning many avionics services, ground station development and mission system software technologies
- Building simulations to support software development
- Participating in integration and test events
- Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience
- Experience with C and/or C++
- Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
- Experience as technical lead and/or product owner in an Agile software-development environment
- Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years to be considered.***
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with planning, scheduling, and cost alignment in an Agile development environment
- Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively with others
- Strong decision-making and judgment skills
- Experience integrating hardware and software
- Experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python)
- Experience using Agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g. Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence)
- Experience with networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, RTP)
- Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI)
- Experience working with safety/flight-critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01)
- Experience with Modeling and Simulation (including familiarity with MATLAB)
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 or higher in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
- Experience with C and/or C++
- Experience with Linux or real-time operating systems and associated development toolchains
- Experience as a technical lead and/or product owner in an Agile software development environment
- Experience with software development processes including peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, and defect tracking
- Must be a United States citizen
- Secret clearance updated within the last five years
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with planning, scheduling, and cost alignment in an Agile development environment
- Experience integrating hardware and software
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python
- Experience using Agile development tools and methodologies such as Git, JIRA, Jenkins, and Confluence
- Experience with networking protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and RTP
- Experience with hardware protocols including ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, and SPI
- Experience with safety- or flight-critical software development processes
- Experience with modeling and simulation, including MATLAB
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