Senior Software Verification Engineer - Avionics & Defense

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a Mission Systems team developing software for critical avionics and defense missions. You will execute all phases of the software development lifecycle, coordinating with Systems, Hardware, and Program Management to ensure robust verification and successful integration.

The role requires strong C/C++, Python skills, embedded software understanding, and familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, DO‑178C, and related tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python for developing automated test code and scripts.
• Knowledge of system verification/test documentation, test‑plan creation, and execution.
• Demonstrated experience developing software verification assets (test code, procedures, traceability) and working with software engineers on design and test of embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C/C++ test procedures that verify SRS high‑level and SDD low‑level software requirements.
• Conduct laboratory investigations, troubleshoot software issues, and perform regression analysis to ensure continued compliance.
• Develop and maintain traceability matrices linking test results to original requirements, ensuring full coverage and auditability.
• Create detailed test plans, test procedures, and test reports; execute integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities in a software‑development lab environment.
• Define external and internal hardware/software interfaces as needed for verification setups; update Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, integration/test) to resolve verification findings and drive corrective actions.
• Support documentation of verification activities and contribute to certification evidence packages.
• Participate in team planning, status updates, and risk mitigation to meet technical performance, schedule, and cost objectives.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Systems engineering

Test documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

GitLab

Atlassian tools

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a Mission Systems team developing software for critical avionics and defense missions. You will execute all phases of the software development lifecycle, coordinating with Systems, Hardware, and Program Management to ensure robust verification and successful integration.

The role requires strong C/C++, Python skills, embedded software understanding, and familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, DO‑178C, and related tooling.