Lockheed Martin
Software Engineer Prin - E6
Lockheed Martin is hiring a Software Engineer Prin - E6 in Fort Worth, TX. Posted October 8, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Lockheed Martin
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Pay
- $182,500 – $338,900
- Sector
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- October 8, 2026
- First scanned
- October 14, 2026
About the job
Standard Job Description
Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
Serve as the F-35 Core Processing (CPSW) Software Architect. In this role, the candidate will drive the F-35 CPSW software architecture decisions for all F-35 contracts. The candidate will be responsible for making highlevel design decisions, work to enforce technical standards for all supported platforms and design for re-use and affordability. This will require significant experience with F-35 Mission Systems architecture, display software, and knowledge of how F-35 CPSW fit into the F-35 architectural paradigm. The successful candidate will also have experience with multiple software architectures, including both core processing infrastructures and applications to support architecture decisions. The candidate will be required to interface with the customer so must have a strong knowledge of how the ultimate customer uses the software, how to interact with those users in a supportive, but business-wise manner. In addition, the candidate will evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product. Finally, the candidate will be required to work in an agile software development environment and coordinate with Product Owners and other peer organizations to ensure the design and implementation of display software to address the for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree required in Computer Science and or Software Engineering. Experience in the following:
Technical Lead experience
• CPI architectures typically found in aircraft systems
• Middleware, firmware, drivers, and core processing software language implementations typically found in aircraft systems • software development in C++ specifically aimed at embedded avionics and aircraft systems • scripting experience (Python, Perl, etc.) • operating systems (Green Hills, Linux, etc.) for embedded Real-Time environments used in avionic and aircraft systems • design, integration and test of embedded display systems and software operational programs. • complete software lifecycle development process and automated test philosophies • Agile/Scrum Development
In this role, you must have demonstrated effective communication skills as the position will require frequent inter-organizational and outside customer interactions. The successful candidate will have experience and or knowledge of the ability to support frequent travel for integration and test activities is required. C++/Ada development, Red mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met. Must be a US citizen. This position requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered.
Desired Skills
Open Mission Systems approaches • Realistic aircraft employment scenarios to scope realistic demands on the display hardware • F-35 Mission Systems architecture • Atlassian Collaboration Tools • Strong communication skills, able to translate technical strategies and challenges into verbal and visual presentations to be shared with senior management and technical staff • Experience building strong customer and team relationships
Cross Team Collaboration experience
- Open Systems Architecture experience
- Full Lifecycle development experience
- E-OSA experience
- C++ Development experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.