Software Quality Engineer (Level 3) jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Software Quality Engineer (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, committed to innovation and excellence. The Software Quality Engineer (Level 3) will ensure compliance with quality standards and processes throughout the software development lifecycle, conducting evaluations and audits to enhance software quality.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing the Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) mission to ensure programs have and are compliant to documented processes which meet customer and company requirements and are capable of producing quality software products
The successful applicant will do this, with limited supervision, by performing process, product, supplier, special quality evaluations/audits, and test verification/validation throughout the software development lifecycle as well as using quality sciences to identify, communicate and drive to resolution needed improvements to software development processes and activities
They will provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for tasking and other support as necessary
SWQE will develop and deploy standard software quality procedures and quality engineering methods and instruments
They must be willing to travel, ability to work off-shift and weekends, when needed

Qualification

Software Quality EngineeringC++PythonJavaC#Agile methodologiesAirworthiness/Safety requirementsProcessProduct auditsSupplier controlsStatistical analysisAS9100AS9115 StandardsData analyticsTeamworkOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

STEM Bachelor's degree required to apply
Experience with software development lifecycle process associated with Quality
Experience with Airworthiness/Safety requirements associated with Quality
Experience with one or more of the following: C++, Python, Java, and/or C#
Experience with process and product audits associated with Quality
Experience with Supplier controls associated with Quality
Hands-on experience applying Software Quality Engineering principles within Agile, SCRUM, or DevSecOps environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Artifactory, Cameo
Clearance Required to apply

Preferred

-Teamwork oriented with excellent organizational skills
-Able to create and analyze metric data including statistical analysis
-Familiar with software development lifecycle
-Able to conduct effective analysis and root cause identification to drive improvements (e.g. decrease defects)
-Able to identify and communicate issues and potential solutions to a wide variety of audiences
-Working experience with AS9100 or AS9115 Standards
-Working experience with Airworthiness Certification (RTCA DO-178/DO-278 and MIL-STD-516)
-High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals
-Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations as well as resolving issues with multiple organizations
-Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, root cause analysis
-Ability to coordinate with multiple organizations to investigate and resolve issues
-Familiar with details of individual aspects of the software lifecycle (e.g. Requirements, Design, Coding, Unit Testing, Formal Testing, Integration & Testing, Release, Configuration Management, Problem Resolution)
-Demonstrated experience performing evaluations of software processes
-Demonstrated skills in problem solving and data analytics
-Familiar with Agile methodologies

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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