Control Law Engineer – Level 4

Job ID: 725503BR Date posted: Apr. 27, 2026
Description:

You will be the Control Law Engineer - Level 4 for the Mission Systems Roadmaps (MSR) Demonstrations Team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge technologies within Skunk Works mission processing environments.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Control Law Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for translating mission requirements into robust software solutions that enable rapid prototyping and integration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, prototype, integrate, and test middleware and software applications for mission systems.


• Solve complex middleware challenges with a focus on commonality and reusability.


• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements through sustainment.


• Collaborate with vehicle mission systems, internal software teams, cross‑functional stakeholders, and external customers.


• Contribute to technology maturation for transition to program implementation.

What’s In It For You

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. 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.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative software engineer with a strong aptitude for learning, capable of thriving under cost and schedule pressure. You enjoy building reusable, high‑quality middleware, and you excel at partnering with diverse teams to deliver mission‑critical solutions.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college in Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM discipline
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink software development
• Knowledge of flight control algorithms, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Desired Skills:
• Active Secret Government Security Clearance
• Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD concepts
• Experience with C, C++, Java, or a related language
• Experience with software integration conducted with software from multiple different teams
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including MS TEAMS
• Demonstrable work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First