Staff Software Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of Mission Systems software. Operating with minimal direction, you will define technical objectives, guide major program execution, and serve as the primary technical contact on contracts and projects. THE WORK - Shape product?line road?maps and establish reusable component libraries. - Integrate hardware and software in test labs to validate system performance. - Drive DevSecOps initiatives across distributed teams, ensuring secure and efficient delivery pipelines. - Provide technical oversight for multi?site, multidisciplinary software efforts. - Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements. WHO WE ARE At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward?thinking, we can achieve anything. We value your skills, training, education, and background, and we are committed to providing a work environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality, and build incredible products. About our mission: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/rotary-and-mission-systems.html WHO YOU ARE - Proven technical leadership of multi?site, multidisciplinary software teams; Scrum Master/Product Owner certifications preferred. - Excellent presentation, negotiation, and customer?relationship management skills; experience with CAM/proposal development a plus. - Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small development teams. - Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills for inter?organizational and customer engagements. WHY JOIN US - Contribute to cutting?edge defense mission systems that protect our nation. - Work with world?class engineers across diverse disciplines and locations. - Lead innovative software initiatives using the latest DevSecOps and model?based practices. - Grow your career with continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. - Be part of a company renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and ethical standards. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, and ? 9 years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with ? 7 years of experience. • Demonstrated expertise in embedded software?systems engineering, full?life?cycle development, hardware?software integration, and software architecture/design. • Ability to travel occasionally (? 4?6 times per year) and to communicate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders. Desired skills • Expertise in multiple programming languages (C/C++, Python, C#) and software?architecture patterns. • Strong background in Agile Scrum, serving as Scrum Master or Product Owner (certification preferred). • Background in MBSE, SysML/UML, and modeling tools (Cameo, Rhapsody). • Hands?on DevSecOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, static code analysis, unit testing, automated test environments, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence). • DO?178C compliance, safety?critical development, and automated testing for embedded systems. - Experience with DO?178C, safety?critical development, and model?based engineering (MBSE, SysML/UML). 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. Other Important Information 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 Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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