Software Engineer Stf

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Software Integration Team drives software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging for the F‑35 and ADP Skunkworks Mission Systems. We play a pivotal role in delivering software that’s ready for the warfighter. As a Software Integration Tech Lead, you’ll own the technology development lifecycle—setting architectural direction, steering system and software design, and elevating automation tooling and infrastructure across the team. You’ll work across a variety of host environments, including: Aircraft flight software, Simulated mission systems, and Laboratory setups that combine constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system‑level models. This Tech Lead role is critical to shaping the automation infrastructure, software integration strategy, and build processes that support multiple mission‑critical programs. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
C++ or Java programming experience
Linux/Unix experience
Hardware troubleshooting and/or software debugging
Experience leading a team of engineers
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to work remotely
This position requires a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with software integration, debugging, and system level testing.
Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
Proficiency in scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
Knowledge of aircraft or mission system software development cycles
Exposure to simulated environments and hardware in the loop testing.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best‑practice standards.
Develop, integrate, and debug software across the above platforms, ensuring solutions meet mission‑critical performance and safety requirements.
Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implementing reliable, repeatable builds and fostering continuous‑delivery culture.
Architect and enhance virtual development labs and aircraft‑software processes, driving scalability and usability.
Design and implement automation tools using open‑source, commercial, and in‑house solutions, championing reusable frameworks.
Coordinate cross‑functional efforts, acting as the technical liaison with mission‑system experts, simulation specialists, and stakeholder groups.