Lockheed Martin
Software Engineer Lead & Product Owner - Level 4
Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
As the Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as both a technical lead and software architect, driving the design and development of scalable evaluation and data analysis solutions. You’ll bring deep domain expertise in one or more mission‑critical areas—such as Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), CNI, or Tactical Data Links—to shape next‑generation performance intelligence tools. In this high‑impact role, you’ll lead the development of intelligent evaluation capabilities, integrating modern software practices such as clean code principles, modular design, data fusion, machine learning, and real‑time analytics. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, guide implementation strategies, and ensure alignment with system‑level verification and validation objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies.
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects—from planning and requirements through development and integration.
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies.
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team.
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals.
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI.
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes.
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support.
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions.
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer‑focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO).
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college.
Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion/Sensors, or CNI/Datalinks) knowledge/experience.
Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking.
Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools, such as Jira.
Python, C/C++, or Java experience.
SECRET security clearance with investigation within the last 5 years.
Desired Skills
Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting.
Strong communications skills.
Strong technical leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems.
Demonstrated strong project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion.
Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA.
Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies.
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects—from planning and requirements through development and integration.
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies.
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team.
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals.
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI.
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes.
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support.
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions.
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer‑focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO).
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college.
Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion/Sensors, or CNI/Datalinks) knowledge/experience.
Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking.
Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools, such as Jira.
Python, C/C++, or Java experience.
SECRET security clearance with investigation within the last 5 years.
Desired Skills
Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting.
Strong communications skills.
Strong technical leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems.
Demonstrated strong project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion.
Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA.
Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr