Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Software Quality Engineer Sr to develop and maintain SSQE processes aligned with AS9100 and CMMI, ensuring requirements are met across programs. The role involves collaborating with software, systems, supplier, and test engineering teams to uphold quality standards.

The ideal candidate will drive verification/validation of software and test equipment, support hardware-in-the-loop activities, and help shape software quality practices for

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain SSQE processes aligned with AS9100 and CMMI requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality management standards across programs.
• Collaborate with software, systems, supplier, and test engineering teams.
• Perform verification and validation of software and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve SSQE processes.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 QMS and CMMI standards.
• Collaborate with software, systems, supplier, and test engineering teams.
• Support test equipment software and hardware integration activities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication with customers and program stakeholders.

Skills

SSQE processes

AS9100

CMMI

collaboration

requirements analysis

test engineering

read schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

C/C++

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Software Quality Engineering (SSQE) common processes that align with AS9100, CMMI, program and customer requirements.

Standard Job Description

As the Software Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Software Quality Engineering (SSQE) common processes that align with AS9100, CMMI, program and customer requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Design, implement, and continuously improve SSQE processes.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System and CMMI standards.
• Collaborate with software, systems, supplier, and test engineering teams.
• Support test equipment software and hardware integration activities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication with customers and program stakeholders.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. This role offers the chance to shape quality engineering practices that directly impact mission‑critical programs, while working alongside top talent across the enterprise.

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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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.

Other responsibilities include develop, modify, and apply quality principles to the development and use of software and software‑based systems for make and/or buy software products. Perform verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. Develop overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to the project, process, and contract requirements and/or objectives. Design and implement software development and maintenance processes. Define audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes. Design, specify, and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation. Evaluate and analyze software quality systems for the deficiency identification and correction. Ensure measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Perform software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements. Review requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans, and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Perform or direct verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours such as weekend support or after 5pm and ability to be on-call when needed to support program milestones
• Ability to to travel to Lockheed Martin sites, supplier locations, and test facilities as needed
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Experience in requirements analysis, design reviews, product integration, and verification/validation (including certification) of hardware‑software test systems
• Demonstrated experience with test equipment and test‑set hardware – including reading schematics, performing hardware inspections, and executing calibration reviews
• Understanding of Systems & Software and Test Equipment processes and development methodologies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot LabVIEW/TestStand and C/C++ test code to verify that software implementations satisfy system requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) for test documentation and reporting

Desired Skills

• Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE)
• Knowledge of industry‑recognized quality models (CMMI, ISO, AS, FAA regulations)
• Green‑or Black‑Belt certification in Lean/Six Sigma
• Experience collaborating with software suppliers and Government/DoD customers
• In‑depth expertise with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand environments (beyond basic code interpretation)

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.