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Software Engineer Stf with Security Clearance
Lockheed MartinFort Worth, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
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On Site
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Employee
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Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Number 730013BR 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. AeroSW2026 aerosw 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. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Software Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First
Skills
Azure
Bash
C++
Java
Jenkins
PowerShell
Python
SAFe
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