Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Software Quality Engineer Sr to drive quality excellence across our software portfolio in Chelmsford, MA. You will lead verification, validation, and process improvements for make‑and‑buy software to support mission‑critical systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience in software quality, with hands‑on Jira/Zephyr usage and the ability to generate clear test reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years related experience in a Software Quality Engineering role
• Experience in mapping requirements to software test results to validate test systems
• Experience in a multitude of computer software systems including Jira, Zephyr as well as Microsoft applications
• Must have the experience and ability to build test reports and provide those to management upon request

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply quality principles for make‑and‑buy software products.
• Perform verification and validation of test equipment, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems.
• Design and implement software development and maintenance processes.
• Define audit strategies to ensure compliance with software processes.
• Conduct software inspections, verification, validation, and comprehensive reviews.

Skills

Quality engineering

Test reporting

Requirements mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Microsoft Office

Job description

You will be the Software Quality Engineer Sr for the Software Quality Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring software quality across our product portfolio.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for driving quality excellence in software development and verification.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and apply quality principles for make‑and‑buy software products.
• Perform verification and validation of test equipment, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems.
• Design and implement software development and maintenance processes.
• Define audit strategies to ensure compliance with software processes.
• Conduct software inspections, verification, validation, and comprehensive reviews.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment. This role offers the chance to shape quality standards, work with cutting‑edge technology, and make a tangible impact on mission‑critical systems.

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 Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 6 years related experience in a Software Quality Engineering role

Experience in mapping requirements to software test results to validate test systems

Experience in a multitude of computer software systems including Jira, Zephyr as well as Microsoft applications

Must have the experience and ability to build test reports and provide those to management upon request

Desired Skills

Experieince with multiple software suites such as SQL Script, Java Script, Jira, Confluence, .NET, Selenium, API and Swagger, HTML, UNIX, Obuntu Linux, CentOs Linux, .json, DOORS, XML, Clear Case, PowerShell, , Apriso, Windchill, VxWorks ,Solaris, SVN, Red Hat, Interleaf, Visual Studio, SoapUI, JSON, Sharepoint,Adobe Photo Shop, Astound, Quark, Express, Adobe Premier, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Frontpage, Netscape Composer, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Docklight, HTerm, One Wire, Note Pad ++, Textpad, Winzip ,QTP, Snipping Tool, Go to Meeting, Oracle Database, Skype, Lynx, Baretail, JMeter, RabbitMQ, Zephyr ,Structure, Ranorex, Spyglass, Jenkins, GitLab, VNC, Mattermost

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.