Job Description

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking experienced Software Quality Engineers to be part of a team developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity.

In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• Independent evaluation of software processes and products and their conformity to standards, models, and software engineering program-defined processes
• Ensuring quality is built into program processes and products by checking for completeness, consistency, correctness, and conformance throughout the entire software development life cycle and maintenance activities to determine whether the program's objectives have been satisfied and if continuous improvement is needed
• Developing, monitoring, measuring, and analyzing software metrics for continuous improvement
• Ability to fill all aspects of the Quality function, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Engineering. The candidate needs to be able to take on roles that sometimes fall outside of the conventional SQE job description, like directing AS9100 audit support, program metric definition and reporting, supplier surveys, evaluation of nonconformances trending, and driving lessons learned and best practices
• Ability to present software quality assessment of products and processes to the customer and program management
• Track and manage nonconformances, software defects, trend analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action activities for the program

Basic Qualifications
• Agile/Lean Development Experience - Support software development teams operating under various Agile frameworks.
• Quality Systems Knowledge - Thorough understanding of internal quality processes and external quality standards.
• Toolset Expertise - Hands-on experience with software development and planning tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Code Collaborator.
• Process & Product Evaluation - Conduct assessments to verify compliance, effectiveness, and continuous-improvement opportunities.
• U.S. Citizen w/ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

Desired skills
• Active Secret Clearance
• Ability to write code in C, C++, or Java
• Lean / Six Sigma [COLOR] Belt
• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements
• Knowledge of AS9115 requirements
• Security+ certification
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Knowledge of network security, threat landscapes, cryptography, and access-control concepts.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency - Advanced use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.
• Independent Work Capability - Thrive in high-complexity environments with shifting priorities and dynamic schedules.
• Team Collaboration - Strong organizational and communication abilities; adept at working within cross-functional teams.
• Metrics Development & Analysis - Create, interpret, and act on data-driven metrics to highlight concerns and promote best practices.
• Issue Communication & Problem Solving - Effectively engage diverse audiences to surface issues, facilitate discussions, and generate solutions.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.