Software Engineer Sr - Skunk Works - Level 3

Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA

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 groundcontrolstation development for unmanned systems.

Your responsibilities will include:


  • Develop and execute automated systemlevel tests that verify and validate groundcontrolstation functionality.

  • Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid verification of test requirements and validation of system functions.

  • Integrate automation tools using RedHatLinuxs Ansible, Cucumber, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab.

  • Embrace innovative approaches to continuously integrate, test, and deliver groundcontrolstations.

  • Support planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events.

Whats In It For You

We are committed to supporting your worklife balance and overall wellbeing, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martins 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, selfdriven engineer with a strong foundation in software development and test automation. You thrive in fastpaced 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 requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretclearance.

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
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, youre 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
Posted 2026-04-03

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