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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Lockheed Martin is the largest defence contractor in the world, formed in 1995 by merging Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Its single most important programme is the F-35 Lightning II, the most expensive weapons system ever built, alongside the F-16, the C-130 transport and classified work at the Skunk Works advanced development unit. The company also dominates missile defence with THAAD and PAC-3 interceptors, supplies HIMARS and Javelin systems, owns the helicopter maker Sikorsky, and builds the Orion crew capsule and military satellites through its space division.

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.

Serve as the F-35 Core Processing (CPSW) Software Architect.

In this role, the candidate will drive the F-35 CPSW

software architecture decisions for all F-35 contracts.

The candidate will be responsible for making highlevel

design decisions, work to enforce technical

standards for all supported platforms and design for

re-use and affordability. This will require significant

experience with F-35 Mission Systems architecture,

display software, and knowledge of how F-35

CPSW fit into the F-35 architectural paradigm. The

successful candidate will also have experience with

multiple software architectures, including

both core processing infrastructures and applications to

support architecture decisions. The

candidate will be required to interface with the

customer so must have a strong knowledge of how

the ultimate customer uses the software, how to

interact with those users in a supportive, but

business-wise manner. In addition, the candidate will

evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and

processes to ensure the highest quality product.

Finally, the candidate will be required to work in an

agile software development environment and

coordinate with Product Owners and other peer

organizations to ensure the design and

implementation of display software to address the

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

Bachelors degree required in Computer Science and

or Software Engineering. Experience in the following:

Technical Lead experience

  • CPI architectures typically found in aircraft

systems

  • Middleware, firmware, drivers, and core processing software language

implementations typically found in aircraft systems

  • software development in C++ specifically aimed

at embedded avionics and aircraft systems

  • scripting experience (Python, Perl, etc.)
  • operating systems (Green Hills, Linux, etc.) for

embedded Real-Time environments used in avionic

and aircraft systems

  • design, integration and test of embedded display

systems and software operational programs.

  • complete software lifecycle development process

and automated test philosophies

  • Agile/Scrum Development

In this role, you must have demonstrated effective

communication skills as the position will require

frequent inter-organizational and outside customer

interactions. The successful candidate will have

experience and or knowledge of the ability to

support frequent travel for integration and test

activities is required. C++/Ada development, Red

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.

Must be a US citizen. This position requires special

access and a Secret clearance updated within the

last 6 years to be considered.

Desired Skills

Open Mission Systems approaches

  • Realistic aircraft employment scenarios to scope

realistic demands on the display hardware

  • F-35 Mission Systems architecture
  • Atlassian Collaboration Tools
  • Strong communication skills, able to translate

technical strategies and challenges into verbal and

visual presentations to be shared with senior

management and technical staff

  • Experience building strong customer and team

relationships

Cross Team Collaboration experience

- Open Systems Architecture experience

- Full Lifecycle development experience

- E-OSA experience

- C++ Development experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00

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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