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Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago

Staff Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of Mission Systems software. The role involves defining technical objectives, guiding program execution, and serving as the primary technical contact on contracts and projects.
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Responsibilities

Shape product‑line road‑maps and establish reusable component libraries
Integrate hardware and software in test labs to validate system performance
Drive DevSecOps initiatives across distributed teams, ensuring secure and efficient delivery pipelines
Provide technical oversight for multi‑site, multidisciplinary software efforts
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements

Qualification

Embedded software systemsSoftware architecture/designDevSecOpsAgile ScrumProgramming languages C/C++Programming languages PythonProgramming languages C#Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)DO-178C complianceMentoring junior engineersCustomer relationship managementStakeholder communicationTechnical leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, and ≥ 9 years of professional experience or a Master's degree with ≥ 7 years of experience
Demonstrated expertise in embedded software‑systems engineering, full‑life‑cycle development, hardware‑software integration, and software architecture/design
Ability to travel occasionally (≈ 4‑6 times per year) and to communicate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders
Proven technical leadership of multi‑site, multidisciplinary software teams
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and customer‑relationship management skills
Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small development teams
Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills for inter‑organizational and customer engagements

Preferred

Scrum Master/Product Owner certifications preferred
Experience with CAM/proposal development a plus
Strong background in Agile Scrum, serving as Scrum Master or Product Owner (certification preferred)
Expertise in multiple programming languages (C/C++, Python, C#) and software‑architecture patterns
Background in MBSE, SysML/UML, and modeling tools (Cameo, Rhapsody)
Hands‑on DevSecOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, static code analysis, unit testing, automated test environments, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
DO‑178C compliance, safety‑critical development, and automated testing for embedded systems
Experience with DO‑178C, safety‑critical development, and model‑based engineering (MBSE, SysML/UML)

Benefits

Continuous learning
Mentorship
Leadership opportunities

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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