Senior Flight Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Isabela N00207-Air Base (PR); On-site; USD 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks a senior software engineer to lead design, development, and verification of flight software and simulators. You’ll guide architectural standards and CI/CD practices while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, strong C++, Python, and Java skills, and the ability to obtain government clearance. On-site work is expected in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Software development experience with C++, Python, and Java.
• Experience with OOP and design techniques.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems and hardware‑software integration.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and verification of flight‑software and simulator components.
• Define and enforce software architecture standards for scalability and reliability.
• Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and release management.
• Architect and maintain automation tools to streamline development, integration, and test processes.
• Provide technical leadership for virtual development labs and aircraft‑software workflows.
• Drive Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and document software to meet standards and security requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers to improve code quality and professional growth.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

OO design

Embedded systems

RTOS

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Perforce

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Eclipse

Visual Studio

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks a senior software engineer to lead design, development, and verification of flight software and simulators. You’ll guide architectural standards and CI/CD practices while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, strong C++, Python, and Java skills, and the ability to obtain government clearance. On-site work is expected in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.