Software Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules (e.g., 4x10)

Life insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an early-career software engineer to join the vehicle management software team. You will develop simulations supporting rapid prototyping, embedded software, and avionics across aircraft subsystems, collaborating with Palmdale colleagues.

The role offers hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle, including testing, debugging, and documentation, with an onsite Fort Worth base and a flexible schedule to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE from an accredited college.
• Strong C and C++ fundamentals.
• Experience with Linux or RTOS and toolchains.
• Understanding of Agile software processes.
• Knowledge of network programming fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and US citizenship with recent clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulations to support software development.
• Oversee full software lifecycle across avionics services.
• Support ground station development for manned/unmanned systems.
• Participate in unit/integration testing and debugging.
• Document development processes and results.
• Apply agile development practices.

Skills

C/C++ fundamentals

Linux/RTOS

Agile methods

Network programming

Team development

Security clearance

US citizenship

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Qt framework

AFSIM

Lua scripting

Git/Jira/Confluence

Job description

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Who We Are

The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition of making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that enable flight. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast-paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. This position will operate out of the Fort Worth, TX location but will work closely with colleagues located in Palmdale, CA.

What's In It For You

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career software engineer to gain hands‑on experience across the entire software development lifecycle. You'll work with talented engineers to develop simulations supporting rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software. This role offers exposure to embedded systems, avionics, and mission system software in a team environment that values innovation and professional growth. You will be based onsite in Fort Worth with a flexible schedule designed to enhance work‑life balance, while collaborating with our Palmdale‑based simulations team.

Your Impact

You will support the development and maintenance of simulation software for aircraft systems. Responsibilities include:

• Development of simulations to support software development
• Full software lifecycle development spanning across many avionic services, ground station development and mission system software
• Supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems
• Participating in unit testing, integration testing, and debug activities
• Collaborating with team members to develop requirements for rapid prototypes
• Documenting simulation development processes and results
• Applying agile software development processes
• Growing knowledge of avionics systems and simulation development practices

This position is ideal for a motivated engineer starting their career who wants to build foundational skills in simulations and embedded software development while contributing to meaningful aircraft programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
• Strong C and/or C++ fundamentals
• Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
• Understanding of Agile processes and software development methodologies
• Network Programming fundamentals
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment
• Travel up to 10% may be required for this position
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years to be considered.***

Desired Skills

• UI development Experience (Qt preferred)
• Experience with Modeling and Simulation development
• Experience with AFSIM development/scripting
• Experience with LUA scripting
• Experience with Command Control Interface implementation
• Experience with UCI (User-Command Interface) implementation
• Experience using Agile development tools and methodologies (Git, JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Understanding of physics modeling
• Understanding of avionics systems
• Ability to work in a strong team environment, with emphasis on collaboration and communication

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

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.