Software Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics offers flexible scheduling options, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off to support your work‑life balance and professional growth. This onsite role in Marietta, GA focuses on developing and integrating real‑time simulation software for F‑35 and F‑22 SILs and ADP teams, strengthening SSL lab work and cross‑functional system integration. The position requires a U.S. citizen who can obtain a secret clearance.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Time off benefits

What you will be doing

• Laboratory software development within the LM Aeronautics Simulation and System Labs (SSL) Team
• Design, develop and integrate low‑to‑medium fidelity models such as aircraft weapon, sensor, environment and threat models
• Real‑time simulation and/or infrastructure software in support of simulation and system integration labs in languages like C++, Ada, Java, etc.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration and deployment of software applications
• Continuously improve software development processes and procedures to deliver high‑quality products

What’s in it for you

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Who you are

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, experienced software engineer with a strong background in real‑time simulation software development.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience developing software in C++ and/or Ada
• Simulation software experience
• Leadership experience

Desired skills

• Experience using integrated development environments (IDEs)
• Experience with Object‑Oriented Analysis (OOA) / Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) techniques
• Experience integrating complex systems on multiple classified networks
• Desktop and laboratory integration testing of software anomaly fixes

Technologies

• C++, Ada, Java
• Linux
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

Security and eligibility

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and the selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. Clearance level: Secret.

Additional information

• Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you express interest and may be contacted for other openings with similar skills and requirements
• Onsite full‑time: Work will be performed onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility
• Work schedules: Includes options for alternate schedules; schedule for this position is 4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week
• Relocation available: Possible
• Equal opportunity employer
• Application window closes in 90 days; applying within 5–30 days of posting improves consideration

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Career area

Software Engineering

Type

Full‑Time

Shift

First