Software Quality Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Software Quality Engineer Staff to drive software quality across test equipment and hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems. You will develop and maintain SSQE processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include verification/validation of test equipment, auditing, and reviewing software products for compliance. Requires ability to obtain a Secret clearance and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability 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, 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SSQE common processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements.
• Perform verification and validation of test equipment, including hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Define and execute audit strategies to ensure compliance with software and system processes.
• Design, specify, and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation.
• Review software products for compliance with contractual, technical, and process requirements.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Design reviews

Product integration

Verification & validation

LabVIEW/TestStand

C/C++ testing code

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Software Quality Engineer Stf for the Software Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining SSQE common processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Software Quality Engineer Stf for the Software Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining SSQE common processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Quality Engineer Stf you will be responsible for driving software quality across test equipment and hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain SSQE common processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements.
• Perform verification and validation of test equipment, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems.
• Define and execute audit strategies to ensure compliance with software and system processes.
• Design, specify, and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation.
• Review software products for compliance with contractual, technical, and process requirements.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical quality initiatives that directly impact program success, while working with cutting‑edge technology and a supportive team.
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.

Develops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products. Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes. Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes. Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation. Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements. Reviews include requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.

Basic Qualifications

• 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, 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
• 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: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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.