We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership, software architecture expertise, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance across integrated Scrum teams supporting F-35 Mission Planning Environment (MPE) engineering. This is a high-impact, hands-on architectural and technical leadership role focused on designing, modernizing, and scaling distributed microservices, containerized platforms on Kubernetes, cloud and hybrid infrastructure, enterprise automation frameworks, secure CI/CD pipelines, and multi-language software engineering.
The successful candidate will serve as a lead technical authority and SME across integrated Scrum teams and a key partner to Chief Architects; turning architectural vision into robust, production-ready capabilities while elevating the engineering organization’s technical maturity and execution velocity. This individual will lead cross-cutting architectural initiatives, design modular microservices, establish container orchestration and cloud infrastructure patterns, modernize CI/CD and automation frameworks, mentor senior and mid-level engineers, resolve complex system integration challenges, and establish durable, scalable engineering practices across the program.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience (Master's preferred)
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership in software architecture and distributed systems
- Expertise in designing, decomposing, and delivering scalable microservices, distributed systems architectures and virtualization (VMWare, HyperV)
- Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (deployment manifests, Helm charts, stateful/stateless workloads, cluster networking, service discovery) and container orchestration
- Proven experience architecting and managing cloud/hybrid infrastructure using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience integrating distributed systems through REST APIs, message brokers, event-driven architectures, and strong troubleshooting across Kubernetes, networks, and/or OS (Linux/Windows)
- Ability to produce clear architectural documentation, communicate complex topics to diverse stakeholders
- Knowlegde of MPE (Mission Planning Environment) Software
- Strong polyglot programming experience across multiple modern languages: Python, C#/.NET, Java, TypeScript/React/JavaScript
- Knowlegde of enterprise CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (unit/integration/system), DevSecOps, SAST, SCA, and vulnerability scanning
- Create architectural decision records (ADRs), interface control documents, and repeatable onboarding and training materials to reduce reliance on single-person expertise.
- Proven experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across integrated Scrum teams in an Agile environment.
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 in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Technical leadership experience in software architecture and distributed systems
- Experience designing, decomposing, and delivering scalable microservices and distributed systems architectures
- Experience with virtualization, including VMware or Hyper-V
- Hands-on Kubernetes experience, including deployment manifests, Helm charts, stateful and stateless workloads, cluster networking, and service discovery
- Experience architecting and managing cloud or hybrid infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible
- Experience integrating distributed systems through REST APIs, message brokers, and event-driven architectures
- Strong troubleshooting experience across Kubernetes, networks, and Linux or Windows operating systems
- Ability to produce architectural documentation and communicate complex topics to diverse stakeholders
- Master's degree
- Knowledge of Mission Planning Environment software
- Polyglot programming experience with Python, C#/.NET, Java, TypeScript/React, or JavaScript
- Knowledge of enterprise CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevSecOps, SAST, SCA, and vulnerability scanning
- Experience creating architectural decision records, interface control documents, onboarding materials, and training materials
- Experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert across integrated Scrum teams in an Agile environment
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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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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