Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX0–7 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 19:13 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 7 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Embedded systemsUnit testingAgileC++CLinux
- Work
- On-site in Fort Worth
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- C++45%Agile38%Embedded systems18%Unit testing15%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is seeking Software Engineers to join a team developing vehicle management software for aircraft subsystems. This role offers hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, working with embedded systems, avionics, and mission system software.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
- Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software.
- Applies appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
- Applies knowledge of computer hardware, software, and information processing techniques.
- Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation, and analyzes system capabilities.
- Ensures software standards are met.
- Supports the development and maintenance of simulation software for aircraft systems.
- Develops simulations to support software development.
- Full software lifecycle development spanning avionic services, ground station development, and mission system software.
- Supports ground station development for manned and unmanned systems.
- Participates in unit testing, integration testing, and debug activities.
- Collaborates with team members to develop requirements for rapid prototypes.
- Documents simulation development processes and results.
- Applies Agile software development processes.
- Grows knowledge of avionics systems and simulation development practices.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong C and/or C++ fundamentals
- Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
- Understanding of Agile processes and software development methodologies
- Network Programming fundamentals
- Experience with the software development process in a team environment
- Travel up to 10% may be required.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Requires a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years.
Desired Skills
- UI development (Qt preferred)
- Experience with Modeling and Simulation development
- Experience with AFSIM development/scripting
- Experience with LUA scripting
- Experience with Command Control Interface implementation
- Experience with UCI (User-Command Interface) implementation
- Experience using Agile development tools and methodologies (Git, JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
- Understanding of physics modeling
- Understanding of avionics systems
- Ability to work in a strong team environment, with emphasis on collaboration and communication.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering)