Software Engineer - Level 2 - Fort Worth TX

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

Job summary

The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to avionics software for current and future aircraft systems. You will work on full lifecycle development for multiple subsystems in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

The role requires C and C++, Linux/RTOS, and collaboration with software and systems engineers; travel up to 10% may be required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development toolchains.
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking).
• 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.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Full software lifecycle development spanning across many avionics services, ground station development and mission system software technologies.
• Supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems.
• Development of simulations to support software development.
• Interfacing with key software and systems engineers to define requirements for rapid prototypes.
• Participating in integration and test events.
• Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events.

Skills

C/C++

Linux/RTOS

Software lifecycle

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Tools

Git

Gitlab

JIRA

Jenkins

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Final Clearance for the Role: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years. Shift: 1. Relocation: Possible. Level Of Experience: Experienced Professional. Clearance Required to Start: Interim Secret. Telework: Employee will work Onsite Full Time.

Functional Area: Ent Engineering Executive Staff. FT/PT/Casual: FullTime. Business Area: Aeronautics Company. Salary Range: $81,100.00 - $150,500.00.

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‑making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative fast‑paced team working developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.

What’s In It For You

• 3‑day weekend every weekend! 4‑10 Mon‑Thursday option + Flexible Schedules
• This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test.
• We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their area of interest.
• This position offers meaningful and exciting technical work spanning both software development and supporting integration and test for a multi‑site team.
• You will be able to use this opportunity to learn from some of our most talented and senior engineers to grow into a subject matter expert to support both our current platforms and our platforms of the future.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be able to take your passion for software and avionics and your experience as an embedded software engineer and use it to help develop software for a wide range of aircraft systems supporting both rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software.

The Responsibilities For This Role Will Include

• Full software lifecycle development spanning across many avionics services, ground station development and mission system software technologies.
• Supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems.
• Development of simulations to support software development.
• Interfacing with key software and systems engineers to define requirements for rapid prototypes.
• Participating in integration and test events.
• Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events.

You will have the ability for growth and exploration while learning from some of the brightest professionals in our industry. This position offers a motivated engineer the opportunity to have a high impact on a fast‑paced program as they grow their own skillset.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development toolchains.
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking).
• 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.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Desired Skills

• Experience integrating hardware and software.
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g. python).
• Experience with build environments and tools (make and CMake).
• Experience using agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g. Git, Gitlab, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence, etc.).
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.).
• Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178).
• Experience with Modeling and Simulation (including familiarity with MATLAB).
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborative effectively with others.
• Strong decision making and judgment skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81,100.00 - $150,500.00

Location

City: Fort Worth. State: Texas.

Job Details

Job Category: Operations. Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing. Affiliate Sponsor: Lockheed Martin. Auto req ID: 482680BR.