Lockheed Martin · 13 hours ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Mission Thread Lead
Littleton Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $236K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in hypersonic missile development, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to serve as Mission Thread Lead. In this role, you will develop and maintain alignment of Missile Flight Software to customer-defined Mission Threads and test events, while also evaluating new technologies and delivering innovative solutions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, oversee and maintain alignment of our Missile Flight Software to our various customer defined Mission Threads and test events
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of our technical FSW capabilities and support the product development aligned to our Program Requirements and Software Development Plan
Continue evolving our codebase, evaluating new technologies and delivering creative and innovative solutions
Work closely with Managers, CPE’s and Agile leadership roles to deliver Flight Software into an integrated Missile system
Qualification
Required
Solid technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems or similar
Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting
Demonstrated Experience leading highly technical software development efforts for large integrated systems
Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives, interfacing with product management, hardware engineers, and external partners
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences to include Customers and Program stakeholders
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred
Proven track record delivering high‑impact products or platforms from concept through production, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or related high‑assurance domains
Strong analytical skills with a data‑driven approach to debugging, root‑cause analysis, and risk mitigation
Ability to translate technical decisions into cost‑benefit analyses, ROI models, and program schedule impacts
Experience presenting technical roadmaps to senior executives, and high-level customer stakeholders
Skilled at breaking down large, complex epics into manageable features and user stories while maintaining traceability to requirements and compliance standards
Active DOD Secret Clearance
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
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
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
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