Senior Software Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSAs

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to drive software quality excellence across the IRST program in Orlando, FL. You will develop and apply quality principles, design audit strategies, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and program requirements.

The role requires collaboration with government customers, experience across software verification/validation, and familiarity with quality models such as CMMI and QMS AS9100/ISO9001. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM or higher in relevant discipline or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with product development phases.
• Software Quality or Engineering experience in requirements analysis, design/development, product integration and test.
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply quality principles to software and software-based systems.
• Design and implement software development and maintenance processes.
• Define audit strategies and ensure compliance with systems/software processes.
• Design, specify, and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation.
• Evaluate and analyze software quality systems to identify and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Software quality engineering

Requirements analysis

Design/Development

Product integration and test

Root cause analysis

C/C++ interpretation

Government customers

Quality models (CMMI, QMS AS9100/ISO 9

Verification and validation

Development phases experience

Audit techniques

Microsoft Office

GD&T

Education

Bachelors degree in STEM

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Gitlab

NI TestStand

NI LabVIEW

SystemLink

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Senior Software Quality Engineer for the Software Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining systems and software quality processes that align with AS9100, program, and customer requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Software Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving software quality excellence across the IRST program.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and apply quality principles to software and software‑based systems.
• Design and implement software development and maintenance processes.
• Define audit strategies and ensure compliance with systems/software processes.
• Design, specify, and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation.
• Evaluate and analyze software quality systems to identify and correct deficiencies.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer who thrives in a mission‑focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape software quality practices for a high‑impact defense program, work with cutting‑edge technology, and directly support national security objectives.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM or higher (preferable in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combined education/experience
• Experience with product development phases
• Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex

Desired Skills

• Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab.
• Familiar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink).
• Basic understanding of electro‑mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance.
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
• Effective interpersonal skills, including Team building and Collaboration

Experience With Presentation & Problem Solving Skills

• Experience with Government customers
• Strong knowledge of Industry recognized Quality
• Systems/Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001)
• Experience with verification and validation processes
• Different program phase experience (development, production, sustainment)
• Corrective Action Board (Process, Command Media, corrective action , preventive action, Root Cause Analysis)
• SAP software and DELMIA Apriso
• Handling and Dispositioning Nonconformances
• Lab/Test Equipment Hardware knowledge or background skills
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques
• Ability to interpret software design and code (C/C++) to verify implementation of requirements

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.