Overview
On Site
USD 109,200.00 - 192,510.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Data Analysis
Tactical Data Links
Machine Learning (ML)
Real-time
Analytics
Software Design
Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
ISE
Electronic Warfare
Information Retrieval
Investor Relations
International Relations
Workflow
Verification And Validation
Mentorship
Leadership
Design Review
Quality Assurance
Audio Engineering
Evaluation
Scheduling
FOCUS
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Mathematics
Fusion
Sensors
Critical Thinking
Systems Engineering
Python
C
C++
Java
Security Clearance
Reporting
IT Management
Project Management
Agile
Scrum
JIRA
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
As the Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as both a technical lead and software architect, driving the design and development of scalable evaluation and data analysis solutions. You'll bring deep domain expertise in one or more mission-critical areas-such as Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), CNI, or Tactical Data Links-to shape next-generation performance intelligence tools.
In this high-impact role, you'll lead the development of intelligent evaluation capabilities, integrating modern software practices such as clean code principles, modular design, data fusion, machine learning, and real-time analytics. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, guide implementation strategies, and ensure alignment with system-level verification and validation objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies.
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects-from planning and requirements through development and integration.
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies.
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team.
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals.
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI.
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes.
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support.
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions.
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO).
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes.
What's In It For You
We 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
This position is located in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college
Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion/Sensors, or CNI/Datalinks) knowledge/experience
Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking
Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process
Experience with Agile software development
methodologies and tools, such as Jira
Python ,C/C++, or Java experience
SECRET security clearance with investigation within the last 5 years
Desired skills
Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting
Strong communications skills
Strong technical leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems
Demonstrated strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion
Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA
EEO
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.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
As the Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as both a technical lead and software architect, driving the design and development of scalable evaluation and data analysis solutions. You'll bring deep domain expertise in one or more mission-critical areas-such as Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), CNI, or Tactical Data Links-to shape next-generation performance intelligence tools.
In this high-impact role, you'll lead the development of intelligent evaluation capabilities, integrating modern software practices such as clean code principles, modular design, data fusion, machine learning, and real-time analytics. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, guide implementation strategies, and ensure alignment with system-level verification and validation objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies.
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects-from planning and requirements through development and integration.
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies.
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team.
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals.
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI.
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes.
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support.
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions.
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO).
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes.
What's In It For You
We 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
This position is located in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college
Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion/Sensors, or CNI/Datalinks) knowledge/experience
Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking
Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process
Experience with Agile software development
methodologies and tools, such as Jira
Python ,C/C++, or Java experience
SECRET security clearance with investigation within the last 5 years
Desired skills
Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting
Strong communications skills
Strong technical leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems
Demonstrated strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion
Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA
EEO
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.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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