Software Architect Staff

Description Design the software architecture powering next-generation sensor fusion systems for the F-35. As a Senior Software Engineer / Emerging Software Architect on the Sensor Fusion team, you will lead the design, development, modeling, analysis, and testing of advanced fusion software and architecture that supports mission-critical aerospace capabilities. In this role, you will collaborate across software, systems, and mission engineering teams to integrate scalable, real‑time fusion solutions into advanced applications. You will help shape architectural direction across large, complex codebases while ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability in embedded and real-time environments. What You Will Be Doing Design and develop sensor fusion software architectures supporting next‑generation F-35 mission systems. Apply object‑oriented design, design patterns, clean architecture principles, and test‑driven development (TDD) using C++ and C#. Develop and optimize real‑time embedded software systems managing concurrency, threading, scheduling, semaphores, and queue‑based processing in Windows and Linux environments. Model, analyze, and validate fusion algorithms and software behavior through simulation, testing, and performance analysis. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate fusion solutions into operational mission systems and ensure architectural alignment across components. Contribute to Agile development cycles as a technical leader or product‑facing engineer supporting execution, prioritization, and delivery. Participate in architectural decisions across large‑scale, service‑based, and component‑based software systems including microservices where applicable. Support integration with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) standards and frameworks such as UCI, FACE, VICTORY, and related architectures. What’s In It For You From flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial well‑being, and future, Lockheed Martin is committed to investing in you. Explore our comprehensive benefits package to learn more about the programs and resources available to help you thrive personally and professionally. Basic Qualifications Experience in a customer‑facing, Product Owner or Scrum Master role operating on an AGILE delivery cadence. Experience with C++, C#, OOP, OOD, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, and Test Driven Development. Prior Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and embedded systems development experience including managing concurrent threads, scheduling, semaphores, and queues/buffers in Windows and Linux. Desired Skills Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Demonstrated architectural experience working in large codebases, service‑based architectures, microservices, and/or component‑based architectures. Experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) such as UCI, FACE, VICTORY, AMS GRA, etc. Experience with RHEL8, VCPKG or Conan, CMake, and GITLAB. Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Yes Career Area: Software Engineering Type: Full‑Time Shift: First #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin