Software Engineer Sr Stf - E5

About the role

Standard Job Description

You will be a technical staff member for laboratory software development within the LM Aero Simulation and System Lab (SSL) F22 MITL Team. This organization develops state of the art, real-time, pilot-in-the-loop fighter and airlift simulations and systems integration laboratories. This includes simulators for the F-16, F-22, F-35, C-5, C-130J, and L-100 aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Software Engineer Senior Staff, you will serve as the software lead for the F-22 Air Combat Simulation (ACS) Man in the Loop (MITL) development team which is responsible for developing and integrating new features into the simulation, sustaining the product, and rehosting the Operational Flight Program for Linux environments. The ACS serves as the Digital Twin for the F22 aircraft and supports pilot training, tactics development, and DT/OT testing including DevSecOps support in the Raptor Virtual Development Lab (RVDL).

Your responsibilities will include:Providing weekly/monthly status, leading technical interchange meetings, and performing as the functional interface into the team.Involvement with customer interactions, including program management reviews, risk meetings, and delivery of contract data requirements.Oversee Agile workflow, participating in program increment and sprint planning, and coordinating with Scrum leads.Technical involvement in software reviews and all documentation before submission to customers.Provide day to day guidance to the MITL development team, leveraging software development experience, to ensure high quality, OFP based software delivery.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, self‑motivated software professional with a strong foundation in high‑order programming languages and a passion for modeling and simulation. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to contribute to cutting‑edge aerospace initiatives.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university

Extensive experience developing in C/C++, Java and/or Ada

Team or project leadership experience

Experience in the use of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.

Experienced software engineer that understands, and has a working knowledge of the following:

Avionics for aircraft

OFPs

Open Systems Architecture

Familiar with aircraft Man in the Loop simulations

Desired Skills

Master of Science in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university

Experience interfacing with components through Interface Control Documents

Experience solving complex technical issues and/or problems

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Experience with real-time simulation software development

Ability to learn from others and pass knowledge on to others.

Experience with, or knowledge of, basic aircraft flight dynamics (aerodynamics, engineering mechanics and fluid mechanics, equations of motion, coordinate transformation), and avionics.

Experience with aircraft flight controls and automatic flight controls.

Must be able to work in a team environment and work with internal and external customers.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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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.