Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works for the Test Planning and Execution Team which is responsible for integrating and testing supplier‑procured software and hardware with Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works you will be responsible for delivering automated, repeatable test solutions that validate mission‑critical software and hardware in a laboratory environment. Your work will drive system‑level confidence before release. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure using Red Hat Linux, Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab. Developing software test harnesses, APIs, and integrating COTS automation tools on air‑gapped, classified networks. Collaborating with internal decision makers and external customers to gather requirements and communicate test results. Leading a small, high‑performing team of multidisciplinary engineers to prioritize and implement test‑automation solutions. Continuously learning new technologies and applying eclectic technical skills to emerging challenges. What’s In It For You 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. Who You Are You are a collaborative, self‑driven engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, technically complex environment. You excel at translating requirements into reliable automated test solutions and enjoy guiding multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals. Your curiosity and adaptability enable you to master new tools and techniques, making a tangible impact on mission‑critical programs. 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 be able to obtain a secret clearance. This position can be based in either Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA

Requirements

Bachelors or above degree in engineering/technical discipline or 7+ years of relevant/related experience
Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat preferred) and/or programming languages such as C++, Java, Python etc.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Git Software Configuration Management
Experience with container orchestration technologies
Experience with infrastructure as code approaches (Ansible preferred)
Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
Experience with the automation of software-based systems
Experience with software languages such as Java, C++, Python, etc.
Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber
Experience with container virtualization technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd, etc.
Familiarity with flight simulation technologies and experimentation
Familiarity with Gitlab and Atlassian products
Familiarity with the concepts of DevSecOps
Familiarity with aircraft Mission Systems (RADAR, IR Tracking, ect.) and with the Operational Use of a Modern Tactical Airborne Platform
Familiarity with Agile SW Development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Familiarity with cloud computing
Current Security+ Certification
Active Top Secret Clearance w/ last completed investigation in last 5 years
Willingness for occasional travel

Responsibilities

Designing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure using Red Hat Linux, Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab.
Developing software test harnesses, APIs, and integrating COTS automation tools on air‑gapped, classified networks.
Collaborating with internal decision makers and external customers to gather requirements and communicate test results.
Leading a small, high‑performing team of multidisciplinary engineers to prioritize and implement test‑automation solutions.
Continuously learning new technologies and applying eclectic technical skills to emerging challenges.