Software Engineer (Flight Test)

Job description

**Description:** **We are** _Lockheed Martin_
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a full-time Software Engineer for its Flight Test team.

This is a full life cycle software development role.

You will gather requirements, design, develop, integrate, maintain, and document software tools/processes supporting the flight test data processing tool suite which is used by all Aeronautics flight test programs.

You will support a variety of software —computational intensive applications, I/O intensive, database design and interface, and multiple GUI applications.

The core processing tools operate on very large, complex, and differently formatted datasets recorded on-board test aircraft, recorded in simulation labs, and transmitted in real-time from the aircraft to a ground station.
Candidate will utilize and interface software to specialized digital electronic systems, data processing systems, and other methods to accomplish the recovery, computation, and display of flight test data.

Candidate will interface with other technical personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of any problems (hardware/software) encountered in the recovery of test data utilizing various data systems including PCM ground stations, telemetry ground stations, specialized data processing equipment, etc.
This position requires frequent travel and odd-shift work on an as necessary basis.
Must be a US Citizen ; this position will require a government security clearance.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
**What’s In It For You**
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
•Medical
•Dental
•401k
•Paid time off
•Work/life balance
•Career development
•Mentorship opportunities
•Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with an emphasis on software development
- Extensive and demonstrated experience programming with C++
- Experience with Windows operating systems
- Experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases
- Experience with software development environments, particularly Visual Studio
**Desired Skills:**
o Experience with other languages/scripts (C, C#, Windows batch scripts, TCL/TK, SQL, Python)
o Experience with Windows OS Administration
o Experience with Web Development Technologies
o Experience with Video protocols and compression
o Experience with MATLAB
o Experience with Curtiss-Wright / Teletronics (TTC) and Safran / Zodiac vendor hardware and software
o Experience with Networking / Network Monitoring / Ethernet messaging / Wireshark
o Familiarity with aircraft avionics bus protocols including MilStd-1553, ARINC-429, IEEE 1394, Ethernet and Fiber Channel
o Familiarity with flight test instrumentation protocols and standards (PCM, IRIG 106)
o Familiarity with flight test instrumentation analog and digital transducers
o Experience with programming/operating aircraft solid state/magnetic media recorders
o Experience with Big Data Analytics
o Familiarity with GPS and IRIG time standards
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
o Must be willing to travel
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Top Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** 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.
**Work Schedules:** 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.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**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.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Software Engineering
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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