Software Engineer, Level 5

Lockheed Martin

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Fort Worth, TX
Posted
3 days ago

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Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Level 5

Lockheed Martin seeks a Senior-Staff Mission Assurance Software Engineer to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Integrated Fighter Group platforms, requiring expert-level technical mastery in embedded and mission-critical software. The role involves setting program-wide AT software architecture, defining design standards, leading internal and external reviews, and driving adoption of advanced technologies across multiple programs. Daily tasks include establishing unit test strategies, mentoring testing leads, defining agile governance, setting architectural standards, overseeing implementation of critical features, and ensuring compliance with security and quality gates. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in C/C++, GNU build tools, FPGA integration, Linux development, cryptographic libraries, GitLab source control, and Agile methodologies, along with familiarity with JSF and IFG Mission Systems. This role is crucial for maintaining the national security of the United States through advanced aircraft design and production.

What you'll do

  • Establish and govern the program-wide unit test and requirements-driven testing strategy.
  • Define agile governance for the program and coach senior engineers on best practices.
  • Set architectural standards and oversee implementation of critical software features.
  • Architect enterprise-wide middleware frameworks and define integration contracts.
  • Establish CI/CD best-practice standards and ensure compliance with security gates.
  • Define embedded-software strategy, including memory-mapped hardware and RTOS design.
  • Oversee program-wide root-cause investigations and produce executive-level reports.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of software development experience with technical leadership in embedded or mission-critical systems.
  • Expert-level C/C++ programming skills and extensive Linux development experience.
  • Extensive experience with cryptographic libraries and secure coding practices for mission-critical software.
  • Hands-on experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA tools and integration of FPGA-based IP.
  • Proven ability to define and implement CI/CD best-practice standards and pipeline performance metrics.
  • Secret Clearance with capability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance.

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