Software Engineer Senior Staff

Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) to support the NextGen Geo Overhead Persistent InfraRed (NGG OPIR) program's Functional Test Assembly (FTA) Team. As a Level 5 engineer, you will play a critical role in leading the technical development and implementation of test and verification strategies for the NGG OPIR system. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the successful integration, test, and delivery of the program's complex systems and subsystems. The Next-Gen OPIR satellites are designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches, providing early warning of potential attacks. The NGG OPIR FTA Lab supports Space Vehicle design, development, qualification, and operations. The NGG FTA uses a combination of flight like hardware, emulations, software, simulations and tools to represent a fully functioning space vehicle on the ground or in orbit. The FTA Lab provides a platform for the development, test, and integration of both hardware (HW) and software (SW) products. This position will require occasional off-shift and weekend support to accomplish program objectives and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Have technical responsibility of the FTA hardware, specifically the Special Test Equipment (STE) to include hardware and software configuration of all STEs in the NGG OPIR Functional Test Assembly lab
• Mentor and guide early career engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight to ensure the development of their skills and expertise
• Be responsible for the technical output of the lab following the CPE process and consult with SMEs as applicable
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the Functional Test Assembly Team, guiding the development and execution of test plans, procedures, and scripts for the NGG OPIR system
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, design engineering, and test engineering, to ensure seamless integration and testing of system components
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports, to ensure compliance with program requirements and industry standards
• Lead and participate in technical reviews, including design reviews, test readiness reviews, and test results reviews, to ensure that the system meets technical and performance requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success

Basic Qualifications

Desired Skills

Security Clearance Statement

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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