Senior Payload Software Engineer – Space & Defense

Lockheed Martin

Havant

On-site

GBP 102,000 - 127,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Havant, Hampshire, UK, is hiring a Payload Software Engineer to develop advanced software for mission-critical payloads. The role focuses on high-reliability software supporting payload operations, data processing and performance in demanding environments.

You will join a skilled engineering team delivering software solutions for next-generation capabilities, with full lifecycle planning, documenting, testing and debugging in a secure, high-integrity environment.

Qualifications

Experience in software engineering within complex or mission-critical systems.
Design, develop, and test software for complex technical applications.
Experience across the full software development lifecycle using structured engineering processes and standards.
Ability to solve complex software and system-level problems using strong analytical and logical reasoning.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative software solutions to highly complex and mission-critical engineering problems.
Work under consultative direction, operating with a high degree of autonomy and self-initiative.
Contribute to or lead software development activities across the full lifecycle, from design through to testing and deployment.
Engage with senior engineers and stakeholders on significant technical matters, influencing software architecture and technical direction.
Apply advanced software engineering principles to develop robust, high-quality applications aligned to mission and programme objectives.