Senior Software Engineer - Mission Systems (C/C++, Python)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Stratford, CT, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Mission Systems team. You will execute all phases of the software development lifecycle—requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation—collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Program Management to deliver reliable avionics software.

The role requires strong teamwork, effective communication, and familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, DO‑178C, C/C++, Python, Linux, and GitLab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum5years of professional software‑development experience or3years with a Master’s degree.
• Proven track record designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages (C/C++, Python, C#) and software‑architecture patterns.
• Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, static analysis, and configuration management (GitLab, Jenkins, Make/CMake).
• Strong background in Agile Scrum, serving as Scrum Master or Product Owner (certification preferred).
• Experience with DO‑178C, safety‑critical development, and model‑based engineering (MBSE, SysML/UML).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small development teams.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills for inter‑organizational and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Execute all phases of the software development lifecycle—requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Program Management, and Software Architecture groups.
• Contribute to Agile DevSecOps practices and MBSE activities in a defense context.

Skills

C/C++

Python

C#

Software architecture patterns

Teamwork & communication

Embedded software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Make/CMake

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Stratford, CT, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Mission Systems team. You will execute all phases of the software development lifecycle—requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation—collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Program Management to deliver reliable avionics software.

The role requires strong teamwork, effective communication, and familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, DO‑178C, C/C++, Python, Linux, and GitLab.