Senior Software Engineer

Job Description
We are Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement a modern software framework for the F-35 Ground Systems Mission Planning Environment (MPE) project. The MPE is a critical component of the F-35 program, enabling all ground-based operations and playing a vital role in the successful execution of missions and overall operation of the aircraft.

As a Senior member of the F-35 Ground Systems MPE Software team, the successful candidate will be responsible for guiding a team of Software Engineers in the design and development of a new contract aimed at modernizing the Mission Planning product and tools. This Senior role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, technical vision, and the ability to drive the successful implementation of this complex project.

Who You Are
The successful candidate will assume a technical senior software role, responsible for leading the software development of a microservices container orchestrated (Kubernetes) architecture in a DevOps environment. As a Staff Software Engineer, they will lead the Mission Planning Environment team through the full development lifecycle, ensuring continuity and effective communication of software strategy, design, and implementation.

The candidate's responsibilities will include actively contributing to the development of new concepts and possessing full knowledge of industry and company practices, demonstrating expertise in the field and related disciplines. They will develop innovative solutions to a range of complex problems that are consistent with organizational objectives, and will work without direction to guide major projects to completion. The candidate may also function in a leadership role, guiding teams and projects to achieve organizational goals.

The candidate's work will be reviewed upon completion, and will be consistent with departmental objectives. Their decisions will have a long-lasting impact on the organization, and will heavily influence the direction of the company. The candidate will engage with senior personnel on significant matters, and will be responsible for ensuring that their work is aligned with organizational objectives.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for enforcing strong software architectural principles, including modularity, flexibility, and extensibility, and developing next-generation software. They will participate in end-to-end integration activities, analyze user requirements, and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive practical experience in software development, strong knowledge of software design principles and architecture styles, strong coding and technical skills, and excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. They will oversee software development teams, recommend new technologies and processes, and ensure quality control of all developed and modified software, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and driving technical excellence.

What's In It For You
3 day weekends every weekend

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Desired Skills
Desktop application development experience desired

Programming languages C#, C++, or Java desired.

Experience with hardware interface a plus

Full stack web development a a plus.

Experience with agile methodology a plus.

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.

Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.