Software Engineer Lead & Product Owner - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

5d•$113,900 - $227,125•Onsite

About The Position

As the Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as both a technical lead and software architect, driving the design and development of scalable evaluation and data analysis solutions. You’ll bring deep domain expertise in one or more mission-critical areas—such as Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), CNI, or Tactical Data Links—to shape next-generation performance intelligence tools. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the development of intelligent evaluation capabilities, integrating modern software practices such as clean code principles, modular design, data fusion, machine learning, and real-time analytics. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, guide implementation strategies, and ensure alignment with system-level verification and validation objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college
Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion/Sensors, or CNI/Datalinks) knowledge/experience
Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking
Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process
Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools, such as Jira
Python ,C/C++, or Java experience
SECRET security clearance with investigation within the last 5 years

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting
Strong communications skills
Strong technical leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems
Demonstrated strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion
Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies.
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects—from planning and requirements through development and integration.
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies.
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team.
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals.
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI.
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes.
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support.
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions.
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO).
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes.