Senior Software Engineer, Level 3

Description Lockheed Martin is leading the way in hypersonic missile development and we want you to be a part of it! We are creating the first hypersonic boost/glide system for the US Army and Navy here on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, and our NGC‑SW Integrated Product Team (IPT) is responsible for the algorithms and software that control it. Our group includes the Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C or GN&C) subsystem, which flies the missile and glide body, and the embedded Flight Software (FSW) which hosts the NG&C algorithms and provides health, status, and sequencing for the entire system. Additionally, we develop and maintain the Flight Software testbeds (HILs or HWILs) which provide complete hardware integration testing with feedback and flight simulation to test the NG&C algorithms and flight software. Key Responsibilities Support the CSP Flight Software development, integration, and test of deliverable flight software baseline. Lead gap analyses, trade studies, and investigations as needed to support the capabilities development for our customers. Develop sufficient knowledge of the NGC‑SW system and the Integrated Release Manager role to represent them at program‑level, decisional forums. Foster relationships and manage forums to ensure the NGC‑SW development aligns with current objectives and milestones. Support Systems Engineering and Architects in decomposing the larger system solution into the CPS‑FSW thread and requirements, including model‑based system designs. Work with integration and test organizations to ensure CPS‑FSW is adequately tested at all levels of integration. Support the IPT to prepare for and present at program reviews, including major design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test reviews & analysis, and post‑test analysis. Basic Qualifications Solid technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems or similar. Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting. Familiar with systems engineering concepts and processes. A passion to challenge and grow yourself and others. Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Desired Skills Experience leading developers in the development of capabilities to accomplish a goal. Desire to build collaborative teams to solve problems. Demonstrated understanding and application of Systems Engineering and a Systems Thinking mindset. Experience working with groups and organizations outside of your immediate product area. Ability to manage multiple, often‑competing requests, effectively prioritizing the most urgent ones. Ability to look across the entire system to identify potential impacts of a change. Ability to plan out and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight and support. Passion to apply creative problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish what seems impossible. Excellent presentation and written communication skills. Active DOD Secret clearance. Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret. Pay Rate The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 - $164,450. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Job Details Experience Level: Experienced Professional; Business Unit: SPACE; Relocation Available: Possible; Career Area: Software Engineering; Type: Full‑Time; Shift: First. Equal Opportunity Employment Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin