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Systems Engineering: Integration and Test Engineer

Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an Early Career Software Engineer for Advanced Development Programs/Skunk Works to join the Embedded Training (ET) team. This role focuses on enhancing F-35 pilot combat readiness by integrating multiple software applications and performing comprehensive test activities to ensure full requirements coverage. The engineer will leverage strong troubleshooting skills in a lab environment and apply core systems engineering principles. Collaboration and coordination across multiple teams are essential. The position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain at least an Interim Secret clearance. A Master's degree or higher in a relevant field and experience in an OO language like Java, Python, or C++ are basic qualifications.

JOB ID: 722502BR

Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026

Description:

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Engineer for Advanced Development Programs/Skunk Works. As a member of the Embedded Training (ET) team, you will play a significant role in enhancing the combat readiness of both national and international F-35 pilot fleets. You will leverage strong troubleshooting skills and work in a cutting edge lab environment to integrate the multiple software applications that comprise the overall ET solution. You will also apply core systems engineering principles to plan and execute a comprehensive suite of test activities, ensuring the ET software achieves full (100 %) requirements coverage and meets the highest operational standards. Finally, you will bring strong organizational and collaborative skills to coordinate these integration and test activities across multiple teams.
\*\*\*Must be a US Citizen. This position requires the applicant to have or obtain at least an Interim Secret clearance before starting.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development or related degree from an accredited college.
  • Software development experience in an OO language such as: Java, Python or C++.
  • This position requires a Secret clearance. Candidate must be able to obtain clearance for this role.

Desired Skills:

  • Cameo, Rhapsody, or other model-based software development
  • Python, and/or PERL Python
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics
  • Experience and/or certification(s) in Agile / Scrum methods preferred (+DevSecOps a big plus)

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:

Possible

Career Area:

Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management

Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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