Software Engineer Stf - E4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Key responsibilities:
Support the CSP Flight Software development, integration, and test of deliverable flight software baseline.
Lead gap analyses, trades studies, and investigations as needed to support the capabilities development for our customers.
Develop sufficient knowledge of the NGC-SW system and the Integrated Release Manager role to represent them at program-level, decisional forums.
Foster relationships and manage forums to ensure the NGC-SW development aligns with current objectives and milestones.
Support Systems Engineering and Architects in decomposing the larger system solution into the CPS-FSW thread and requirements, including model-based system designs.
Work with integration and test organizations to ensure CPS-FSW is adequately tested at all levels of integration.
Support the IPT to prepare for and present at program reviews, including major design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test reviews & analysis, and post-test analysis
Basic Qualifications
- Solid technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems or similar
- Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting
- Familiar with systems engineering concepts and processes
- A passion to challenge and grow yourself and others
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience leading developers in the development of capabilities to accomplish a goal
- Desire to build collaborative teams to solve problems
- Demonstrated understanding and application of Systems Engineering and a Systems Thinking mindset
- Experience working with groups and organizations outside of your immediate product area
- Ability to manage multiple, often-competing requests, effectively prioritizing the most urgent ones
- Ability to look across the entire system to identify potential impacts of a change
- Ability to plan out and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight and support
- Passion to apply creative problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish what seems impossible
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills
- Active DOD Secret clearance
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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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.