Software Engineering Staff Level 4

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**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.**
**Basic Qualifications:**
• ***Must be a US Citizen.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access and an interim Secret clearance to start.***
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• This is a hands-on role that requires 5+ years of overall Software development experience
• Proficient in full-stack development, and testing, with experience in: microservices, web applications
• Object oriented design and development experience, including C# and .NET
• Web-based design using ReactJS
• Experience implementing software patterns and design efforts for complex software systems and applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex problem statements and collaborate with stakeholders to develop simple and effective solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with teammates and leadership
• Strong communication, collaboration, with experience working in Agile environments.
• Desire for continuous learning self-improvement
**Desired Skills:**
• Experience in containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Mission Planning Environment (MPE)
• Proficient in scripting and automation tools (Ansible, Python, puppet, or Terraform)
• Experience in Test automation using Robot and Cypress frameworks.
• Working experience of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements
• Experience in DevSecOps, including CI/CD, with a strong understanding of security and compliance principles.
• Experience implementing and maintaining automation technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) services
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** 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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