Software Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Huntsville, AL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Software Quality Engineer Associate to join our team supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C or C++. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require Final Secret government security clearance.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
• STEM Bachelor's degree required to apply
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle models
• Software Quality, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
• Ability to interpret software design and code

Nice To Haves

• Ability to write code in C, C++, or Java
• Microsoft Office Proficiency – Advanced use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.
• Independent Work Capability – Thrive in high‑complexity environments with shifting priorities and dynamic schedules.
• Team Collaboration – Strong organizational and communication abilities; adept at working within cross‑functional teams.
• Metrics Development & Analysis – Create, interpret, and act on data‑driven metrics to highlight concerns and promote best practices.
• Issue Communication & Problem Solving – Effectively engage diverse audiences to surface issues, facilitate discussions, and generate solutions.
• Agile/Lean Development Experience – Support software development teams operating under various Agile frameworks.
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Thorough understanding of internal quality processes and external quality standards.
• Toolset Expertise – Hands‑on experience with software development and planning tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Code Collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.
• Conduct assessments to verify compliance, effectiveness, and continuous-improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level