Description: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.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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.
Basic Qualifications:
• 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
Desired Skills:
• 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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First