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Senior Staff Software Engineer – F22

Fort Worth, Texas
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Job ID: 731574BR Date posted: Jun. 18, 2026
Description:About the Role
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks a highly motivated, agile, and enthusiastic engineer to join the Airborne Software Department on the F 22 program as a Sr Staff Software Engineer. In this role you will steer the technical development and evolution of mission critical aircraft software for the Stores Management System (SMS) team, blending deep domain knowledge with strong leadership.
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Why Join Us
• Mission Impactful: Develop software that powers next generation fighter aircraft.
• Career Growth: Gain hands on aerospace software experience while leading industry best processes.
• Team Centric Culture: Work alongside world class engineers who champion innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Core Responsibilities
• Lead the technical direction for the F 22 Stores Management System team.
• Prepare engineering basis of estimate (BOE) bids for new features.
• Coordinate regularly with the Cost Accounting Manager (CAM) to maintain proper tracking.
• Coordinate regularly with engineering and program management leadership.
• Drive product development using an Agile methodology.
• Design, implement, and integrate C/C++ code for airborne applications.
• Participate in requirement analysis, verification, and validation activities.
• Conduct and support hardware in the loop (HWIL) simulations and testing.
• Partner with cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues and elevate software quality.
• Contribute to documentation and configuration management, leveraging tools such as IBM DOORS.

What We Provide
• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to cutting edge technologies and state of the art facilities.
• Mentorship, training, and clear pathways for career advancement within Lockheed Martin.
• An inclusive, supportive culture that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking.
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If you are ready to further strengthen your software engineering career while delivering mission critical aerospace solutions, we invite you to apply and become a key member of our world class team.
Basic Qualifications:
• Expert proficiency in C++ or C.
• Experience with IBM DOORS or comparable requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of F22 subsystems and software architecture is highly desired (legacy aircraft platforms)
• Strong process knowledge for developing mission critical embedded software for aircraft applications (DO-178B, C etc.)
• Knowledge of HWIL simulation environments, and strong RVT (requirement-based testing), and Unit testing.
• Strong analytical/problem solving abilities and a drive to learn emerging technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Skills:
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and Python is a plus
• Familiar with 6DoF Simulations is a plus
• Knowledge of Fire control systems a plus
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Yes
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the United States and one of the most influential aerospace and security companies in the world. The company develops advanced systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including fighter aircraft like the F-35, missile defense systems, satellites, space exploration technologies, and classified intelligence platforms that support U.S. and allied national security missions.

For job seekers, Lockheed Martin offers a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, aerospace design, systems integration, manufacturing, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on some of the most advanced and widely deployed defense systems in the world. Many roles involve supporting long-term programs with direct impact on military readiness and global security.

Unlike smaller defense firms that focus on niche technologies, Lockheed Martin operates at massive scale across multiple mission areas, giving employees exposure to complex systems such as stealth aircraft, missile defense networks, hypersonics, space-based systems, and autonomous platforms. The company also plays a major role in classified programs and next-generation defense technologies that shape the future of warfare and deterrence strategy.

As global defense priorities continue to shift toward advanced aerospace systems, space dominance, and integrated multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical, and mission-driven careers with global impact, Lockheed Martin continues to stand as a defining pillar of aerospace and national security.

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