Senior Software Engineer, Skunk Works, Level 3

Lockheed Martin

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Work type: On-site
Location: Marietta, GA
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Software Engineer, Skunk Works, Level 3

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Ground Control Station System Integration and Test Team, you will lead the development of automated test solutions for unmanned systems, integrating simulation tools like Red Hat Linux’s Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating and executing system-level tests to validate ground-control-station functionality, providing technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams, and supporting planning and scheduling for key integration events. You will work with Java, Python, Gherkin, and other languages within a CI/CD pipeline, leveraging cloud environments and container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. This role requires expertise in Linux operating systems, test automation infrastructure, and DevSecOps principles, ideally suited for those familiar with ground control station systems and unmanned aircraft missions.

Skills

Kubernetes Helm Ansible GitLab Cucumber Python Java C++ Gherkin Docker CI/CD Linux Red_Hat_Linux DevSecOps Agile

What you'll do

Develop and execute automated system-level tests to verify ground-control-station functionality.
Lead technical teams in rapid verification of test requirements and validation of system functions.
Integrate automation tools using Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab.
Support planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events.
Mentor peers while continuously expanding technical skills in fast-paced environments.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or technical discipline.
Experience developing automated tests using Gherkin, Java, C++, Python.
Proficiency with Linux (Red Hat preferred) and automation tools like Ansible.
Expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, GitLab for CI/CD pipeline management.
Active Secret Clearance with investigation within the last 5 years.

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