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Software Engineer - F16 Aircraft System Test - Level 3

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 690944BR Date posted: Apr. 10, 2025
Description:

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team as a Software Integration Requirements and Planning Engineer Staff embedded within the Ogden Air Logistic Complex software maintenance group that develops and designs F-16 aircraft specific software for the aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) and/or sub-system flight computers!

What You Will Be Doing
Responsibilities include:
• Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for automated tests.
• Develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes.
• Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware development and test team members to plan and execute tests across the spectrum of the software development processes.
• Document findings and results in accordance established development and configuration management processes.
• Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP).
• Develop test plans and test procedures.
• Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies in Watch Item (WIT) and Defect databases.
• Assist with troubleshooting and correcting WITs and Defects.
Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process.
• Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings. Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes.
• This position may require occasional travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess at minimum a Final Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Who You Are
You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.

You possess the ability to build strong relationships across departments, facilitating open dialogue and encouraging cooperation among diverse teams.


What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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 dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.



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Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.

• Experience with any combination of the following: aircraft electronic / avionics systems, air to air weapons, air to ground weapons, sensors, and/or communications, or Electronic Warfare (EW) integration test operations.

• Technical writing experience.

• Experience with Watch Items (WIT) and Defect database (i.e. de-bugging and troubleshooting) operations.

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.)
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the others:

• Experience with AGILE methodologies and processes.

• Technical bachelors degree or a Masters Degree.

• Knowledge or experience with U.S. military aviation operations.

• Excellent systems troubleshooting skills and experience.

• Knowledge of F-16 or other 4th/5th generation fighter aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations.

• Working knowledge of F-16 specific aircraft sub-systems, weapon systems and how they integrate with the on-board computer processors.

• Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a team environment
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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