Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works - Level 3

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works for the Ground Control Station System Integration and Test Team which is responsible for developing automated tests to verify functional baseline requirements and validate system behavior. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works you will be responsible for leading the creation of automated test solutions, integrating simulation tools, and supporting ground?control?station development for unmanned systems. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and execute automated system?level tests that verify and validate ground?control?station functionality. Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid verification of test requirements and validation of system functions. Integrate automation tools using Red Hat Linux’s Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab. Embrace innovative approaches to continuously integrate, test, and deliver ground?control?stations. Support planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events. 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 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, self?driven engineer with a strong foundation in software development and test automation. You thrive in fast?paced environments, enjoy solving complex integration challenges, and are eager to mentor peers while continuously expanding your technical skill set. 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 be able to obtain a secret clearance. This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta. Basic Qualifications • Bachelors or above degree in engineering/technical discipline. • Experience with software languages such as Gherkin, Java, C++, Python, etc. • Experience with the software development process in a team environment Desired skills • Working within a software development pipeline to build, test, and deploy system test artifacts to integration labs and cloud environments. • Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat preferred) • Experience with automation infrastructure (Ansible preferred) • Experience with Helm and Kubernetes • Experience with the automation of software-based systems • Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber • Experience with Gitlab and Atlassian products • Experience with Agile SW Development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) • Familiarity with container virtualization technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd, etc. • Familiarity with container orchestration technologies • Familiarity with ground control station systems and experimentation • Familiarity with the concepts of DevSecOps • Familiarity with aircraft Mission Systems and Vehicle Systems • Familiarity with Gherkin • Familiarity with cloud computing • Active Secret Clearance w/ last completed investigation in last 5 years 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. 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. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $93,200 - $164,450. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $107,300 - $185,840. 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.

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