Mission Data File Release (MDFR) Software Engineer – Level 2

Job ID: 719702BR Date posted: Mar. 10, 2026
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Engineer for the F-35 Mission Data File Release (MDFR) project. The F-35 Mission Data File Release (MDFR) tool is used by our F-35 customer Reprogramming Labs to encrypt and field Mission Data File (MDF) sets, which are pivotal to the execution of successful missions and overall operation of the F-35.

The selected candidate will assume a role on the MDFR software development team developing software applications in support of MDF encryption and fielding needs. This positions offers meaningful and exciting technical work spanning both software development and supporting integration and test for a multi-site team. They will help refine processes for encryption and release of MDFs, ensuring MDFs meet associated Security, Export, and Foreign Disclosure requirements, communicating concerns and assisting with root cause analysis as needed. The selected candidate should have software development experience, stepping in and assisting with MDFR software deployment operations as needed and providing hands on assistance with end user installation and operation.

Candidate must be able to obtain a clearance and must process for a company-sponsored secret clearance prior to start.

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

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.

Fort Worth, TX
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Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related degree or equivalent experience
-Experience designing, developing and maintaining, front-end and back-end software for a microservice or service-oriented architecture based software application within a CI/CD pipeline.
-Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
Desired Skills:
-Experience with all of the following software testing principles; unit, component, integration, contract and end-to-end.
-Experience developing software in Java, Python and SQL
-Experience writing test plans and strategies for software-level testing
-Experience with software test automation tooling (Junit, Jacoco, Jest, Selenium, Cucumber, or similar applications)
-Experience using GitLab (or Jenkins) and Bitbucket
- Mission Data File Generation and the Mission Data Update Lifecycle
-Hands on experience with the operations of RF systems.
-Experience with Agile software development
-Experience with Foreign Military Exploitations (FME)
-Strong technical leadership
-Strong oral written communication skills
-Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
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.
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 search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First