Develops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products. Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes. Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes. Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation. Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Performs 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. Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.
Ability to understand software design and source code (ADA / C / C++) to verify correct implementation of requirements.
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Effective communication skills: written, oral, listening, presentation and technical writing.
Secret Clearance.
Ability to Travel.
Lab/Test equipment hardware knowledge or background skills.
Hands-on experience with Agile Methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab.
Familiar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink).
Familiar with Lean / Six Sigma practices.
Basic understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance.
Basic understanding of auditing techniques.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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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 STEM discipline, preferably Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Ability to understand software design and source code in Ada, C, and C++
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Effective written, oral, listening, presentation, and technical writing skills
- Secret security clearance
- Ability to travel
- Lab and test equipment hardware knowledge or background
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and GitLab
- Familiarity with automated test platforms including NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, and NI SystemLink
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
- Basic understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Basic understanding of auditing techniques
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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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