Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Software Engineer Lead & Product Owner - Level 4
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer who will serve as a technical lead and software architect. In this role, you will drive the design and development of scalable evaluation and data analysis solutions, while integrating modern software practices and mentoring junior developers.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects—from planning and requirements through development and integration
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO)
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes
Qualification
Required
Serve as a technical leader and software architect, responsible for guiding software design and implementation strategies
Drive the full lifecycle of software projects—from planning and requirements through development and integration
Design and implement analysis and evaluation tools using Python and related technologies
Lead architecture decisions and promote sound software engineering practices across the team
Generate and review software design documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements
Drive the creation and refinement of software requirements, translating system specifications and stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable development tasks
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Project Management to align software tools with overall test and evaluation goals
Act as a domain expert within the ISE software team, bringing specialized knowledge in one or more areas such as Radar, EW, EO/IR, or CNI
Integrate software tools into broader system workflows, ensuring alignment with verification and validation processes
Mentor junior developers and provide ongoing technical guidance and support
Participate in design reviews, code merges, and other quality assurance activities
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver effective software solutions
Define and prioritize product features by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, as a Product Owner (PO)
Apply sound engineering principles in developing software used to analyze lab and flight test data, supporting the Digital Transformation of system evaluation processes
Preferred
Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting
Strong communications skills
Strong technical leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems
Demonstrated strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion
Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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