Software Engineer Senior Staff Level 5

Standard Job Description

Our Software Integration Team drives software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging for the F‑35 and ADP Skunkworks Mission Systems. We play a pivotal role in delivering software that’s ready for the warfighter.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Integration Tech Lead, you’ll own the technology development lifecycle—setting architectural direction, steering system and software design, and elevating automation tooling and infrastructure across the team. You’ll work across a variety of host environments, including:

• Aircraft flight software
• Simulated mission systems
• Laboratory setups that combine constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system‑level models

Your core responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best‑practice standards.
• Develop, integrate, and debug software across the above platforms, ensuring solutions meet mission‑critical performance and safety requirements.
• Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implementing reliable, repeatable builds and fostering continuous‑delivery culture.
• Architect and enhance virtual development labs and aircraft‑software processes, driving scalability and usability.
• Design and implement automation tools using open‑source, commercial, and in‑house solutions, championing reusable frameworks.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts, acting as the technical liaison with mission‑system experts, simulation specialists, and stakeholder groups.

Who You Are

• A proven leader with deep domain expertise in mission‑system software or high‑fidelity simulation software.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in high‑performing, multi‑program environments and can inspire others to solve complex problems.
• An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, comfortable engaging with customers, senior stakeholders, and cross‑organizational teams.
• Experienced in architectural decision‑making, performance profiling, and setting integration standards for aerospace or defense software.

The successful candidate will be a member of a high‑performing multi‑program team, demonstrate effective communication, and regularly interact with inter‑organizational customers and partners. This Tech Lead role is critical to shaping the automation infrastructure, software integration strategy, and build processes that support multiple mission‑critical programs.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• C++ or Java programming experience
• Linux/Unix experience
• Hardware troubleshooting and/or software debugging
• Experience leading a team of engineers

Desired Skills

• Experience with software integration, debugging, and system level testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency in scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Knowledge of aircraft or mission system software development cycles
• Exposure to simulated environments and hardware in the loop testing.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.