Job Requirements
Fort Worth, TX
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$98,100 - $182,100
Job Description
Job Number 24477
Standard Job Description
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.
Who We Are
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition of making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that enable flight. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast-paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. This position will operate out of the Fort Worth, TX location but will work closely with colleagues located across the United States.
What's In It For You
This position offers the opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the architecture of our software suite while mentoring junior developers and guiding the team throughout the full software development lifecycle. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering and systems integration, contributing to both rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software releases. This role provides significant technical influence, exposure to diverse protocols and platforms, and the chance to grow into a subject matter expert in airborne communications systems. This position will be on-site in Fort Worth with a flexible work schedule.
Your Impact
You will lead the development and integration of communication software systems, working across the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical expertise and independent initiative to solve unique problem sets.
- Supporting integration and test events for communication payloads and subsystem validation
- Ensuring software documentation standards and versioning control best practices
- Implementing and validating CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
- Applying agile processes to deliver incremental improvements to communication systems
- Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events
- Driving continuous improvement in development methodologies and practices
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
- Experience working with and leading agile software development process in a team environment
- Unit test development and execution experience
- Experience developing C/C++ software systems
- Proficiency in Java/Python
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance
- Demonstrated experience with development transport and messaging protocols (e.g., UDP, TCP, Multicast, DDS, AMQ, etc.)
- Demonstrated version control and documentation skills
- Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
- Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years
Desired Skills
-5+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience with developing software for avionics systems
- Aircraft communication systems (Line of Sight, Beyond Line of Sight) development and integration experience
- OMS/UCI systems experience
- Lab experience with integration and testing
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00
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.
Standard Job Description
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.
Who We Are
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition of making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that enable flight. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast-paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. This position will operate out of the Fort Worth, TX location but will work closely with colleagues located across the United States.
What's In It For You
This position offers the opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the architecture of our software suite while mentoring junior developers and guiding the team throughout the full software development lifecycle. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering and systems integration, contributing to both rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software releases. This role provides significant technical influence, exposure to diverse protocols and platforms, and the chance to grow into a subject matter expert in airborne communications systems. This position will be on-site in Fort Worth with a flexible work schedule.
Your Impact
You will lead the development and integration of communication software systems, working across the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical expertise and independent initiative to solve unique problem sets.
- Supporting integration and test events for communication payloads and subsystem validation
- Ensuring software documentation standards and versioning control best practices
- Implementing and validating CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
- Applying agile processes to deliver incremental improvements to communication systems
- Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events
- Driving continuous improvement in development methodologies and practices
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
- Experience working with and leading agile software development process in a team environment
- Unit test development and execution experience
- Experience developing C/C++ software systems
- Proficiency in Java/Python
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance
- Demonstrated experience with development transport and messaging protocols (e.g., UDP, TCP, Multicast, DDS, AMQ, etc.)
- Demonstrated version control and documentation skills
- Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
- Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years
Desired Skills
-5+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience with developing software for avionics systems
- Aircraft communication systems (Line of Sight, Beyond Line of Sight) development and integration experience
- OMS/UCI systems experience
- Lab experience with integration and testing
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00
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.
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