Lockheed Martin
Software Engineer Principle - Level 6
Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
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Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering technical leader to design, develop, and implement a modern software framework for the F‑35 Ground Systems Mission Planning Environment (MPE) project. The MPE is a critical component of the F‑35 program, enabling all ground‑based operations and playing a vital role in the successful execution of missions and overall operation of the aircraft.
Job Description As a member of the F‑35 Ground Systems MPE Software Architecture team, the successful candidate will guide a team of Software Engineers in the design and development of a new contract aimed at modernizing the Mission Planning product and tools. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, technical vision, and team leadership, as well as the ability to drive the successful implementation of this complex project.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will assume a technical software leadership role, responsible for defining the approach for software development of a microservices container orchestrated (Kubernetes) architecture in a DevOps environment. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, they will lead the Mission Planning Environment team through the full development lifecycle, ensuring continuity and effective communication of software strategy, design, and implementation.
Manage architecture, design, implementation, configuration management, and troubleshooting of services.
Create Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes and solutions for deploying and maintaining Linux and Kubernetes hosts.
Implement and maintain automation technologies, and design, engineer, deploy, and maintain high‑availability and secure Linux and Kubernetes systems.
Establish and enforce strong software architectural principles, including modularity, flexibility, and extensibility.
Participate in end‑to‑end integration activities, analyze user requirements, and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess extensive practical experience in software development, deep knowledge of software design principles and architecture styles, strong coding and technical skills, and excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities. They will oversee software development teams, recommend new technologies and processes, and ensure quality control of all developed and modified software, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions and driving technical excellence.
Eligibility
Must be a US Citizen.
Position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance to start.
Desired Skills
5+ years in an architecture leadership position.
Master’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
Experience with Mission Planning Environment (MPE).
Web‑based design using ReactJS.
Proficient in scripting and automation tools (Ansible, Python, Puppet, or Terraform).
Experience in test automation using Robot and Cypress frameworks.
Knowledge and developmental experience of authentication, communication, and security in Kubernetes architecture using solutions such as OAuth2, Keycloak, and Service Mesh.
Working experience of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements.
Experience in DevSecOps, including CI/CD, with a strong understanding of security and compliance principles.
Experience implementing and maintaining automation technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) services, with a strong understanding of Linux and Kubernetes systems.
Benefits From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus — if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Location Fort Worth, Texas
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Software Engineer Principle - Level 6
role at
Lockheed Martin .
We are Lockheed Martin.
Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering technical leader to design, develop, and implement a modern software framework for the F‑35 Ground Systems Mission Planning Environment (MPE) project. The MPE is a critical component of the F‑35 program, enabling all ground‑based operations and playing a vital role in the successful execution of missions and overall operation of the aircraft.
Job Description As a member of the F‑35 Ground Systems MPE Software Architecture team, the successful candidate will guide a team of Software Engineers in the design and development of a new contract aimed at modernizing the Mission Planning product and tools. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, technical vision, and team leadership, as well as the ability to drive the successful implementation of this complex project.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will assume a technical software leadership role, responsible for defining the approach for software development of a microservices container orchestrated (Kubernetes) architecture in a DevOps environment. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, they will lead the Mission Planning Environment team through the full development lifecycle, ensuring continuity and effective communication of software strategy, design, and implementation.
Manage architecture, design, implementation, configuration management, and troubleshooting of services.
Create Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes and solutions for deploying and maintaining Linux and Kubernetes hosts.
Implement and maintain automation technologies, and design, engineer, deploy, and maintain high‑availability and secure Linux and Kubernetes systems.
Establish and enforce strong software architectural principles, including modularity, flexibility, and extensibility.
Participate in end‑to‑end integration activities, analyze user requirements, and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess extensive practical experience in software development, deep knowledge of software design principles and architecture styles, strong coding and technical skills, and excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities. They will oversee software development teams, recommend new technologies and processes, and ensure quality control of all developed and modified software, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions and driving technical excellence.
Eligibility
Must be a US Citizen.
Position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance to start.
Desired Skills
5+ years in an architecture leadership position.
Master’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
Experience with Mission Planning Environment (MPE).
Web‑based design using ReactJS.
Proficient in scripting and automation tools (Ansible, Python, Puppet, or Terraform).
Experience in test automation using Robot and Cypress frameworks.
Knowledge and developmental experience of authentication, communication, and security in Kubernetes architecture using solutions such as OAuth2, Keycloak, and Service Mesh.
Working experience of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements.
Experience in DevSecOps, including CI/CD, with a strong understanding of security and compliance principles.
Experience implementing and maintaining automation technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) services, with a strong understanding of Linux and Kubernetes systems.
Benefits From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus — if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Location Fort Worth, Texas
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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