Software Engineer, F-35, On-Site-NAS Patuxent River - Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Software Engineer, F-35 for the F35IAB team which is responsible for delivering and sustaining the F‑35 In‑A‑Box software solution at NAS Patuxent River. As the Software Engineer, F-35 you will be responsible for acting as the technical liaison between Lockheed Martin, the Joint Simulation Environment, and the U.S. Navy while ensuring the F35IAB product is correctly deployed and supported. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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. A collaborative, self‑motivated engineer with a strong software and aerospace background, experienced working independently within a customer environment. You excel at problem‑solving, communication, and managing classified information, and thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑critical settings.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred) or 15+ years relevant experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role
3+ years of experience with tactical aircraft
Experience with Linux-based command line systems
Experience with either JSE, AFSIM, or similar DoD simulation architectures

Nice To Haves

MS Technical Degree in: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Flight test experience
Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) test experience
Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in kill chain analysis
Linux fluency
XML fluency
Python fluency
Prior experience with Lockheed’s MVDL product
Strong technical communications background including active conflict mitigation and conflict management experience
Demonstrated history of responsible self-tasking & self-management of workload without detailed or local oversight

Responsibilities

Monitor JSE activities related to the F35IAB software and report pertinent findings to Fort Worth staff.
Serve as the technical point of contact for JSE inquiries directed toward Lockheed Martin and vice‑versa.
Execute software deliveries and ensure timely data flow between Lockheed Martin and JSE, including remote sites.
Troubleshoot installation issues, run software experiments, and facilitate clear communication among JPO, JSE stakeholders, and LM engineering.