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Our team is responsible for executing and maintaining Systems and Software Quality Engineering (SSQE) common processes that align with AS9100, CMMI, program and customer requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.\nWhat You Will Be Doing\nAs the Software Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for driving quality excellence across the PAC-3 LTIAMD program.\nYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\nCollaborate with program, software, systems, supplier, and test engineering teams to ensure efficient development execution.\nEnsure compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System and CMMI standards.\nDevelop and maintain quality plans, procedures, and perform software process and product evaluations.\nSupport disposition and corrective actions for recurring product/process discrepancies.\nParticipate in software product builds, verification/validation events, and perform software media verification.\nWhy Join Us\nThe ideal candidate is a collaborative quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment, brings a rigorous mindset to continuous improvement, and values delivering high-impact results that enable mission success. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a critical defense program while working with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team.\nWe are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\nThis position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.\nDevelops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products. Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes. Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes. Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation. Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements. Reviews include requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelors degree in STEM or higher\nSoftware Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test - Experience with product development phases \nDemonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex\nDifferent program phase experience (development, production, sustainment)\nExperience with verification and validation processes\nDemonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques\nHandling and Dispositioning Nonconformances\nLab/Test Equipment Hardware knowledge or background skills\nProficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.\nDesired Skills\nBachelors degree or higher preferably in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering\nFamiliar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab.\nFamiliar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink).\nBasic understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance.\nLean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)\nEffective interpersonal skills, including Team building and Collaboration\nExperience with Government customers\nIndustry Standard Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001)\nExperience with presentation & problem solving skills\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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