Job Description
Job Title:  Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3
Posting Start Date:  11/2/26

Standard Job Description

You will be the Software Quality Engineer Sr for the PAC-3 LTIAMD software development contracts. Our team is responsible for executing and maintaining Systems and Software Quality Engineering (SSQE) common processes that align with AS9100, CMMI, program and customer requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for driving quality excellence across the PAC-3 LTIAMD program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborate with program, software, systems, supplier, and test engineering teams to ensure efficient development execution.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System and CMMI standards.
  • Develop and maintain quality plans, procedures, and perform software process and product evaluations.
  • Support disposition and corrective actions for recurring product/process discrepancies.
  • Participate in software product builds, verification/validation events, and perform software media verification.

Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative quality professional who thrives in a fast‑paced aerospace environment, brings a rigorous mindset to continuous improvement, and values delivering high‑impact results that enable mission success. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a critical defense program while working with cutting‑edge technology and a supportive team.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here

Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Develops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products. Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes. Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes. Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation. Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements. Reviews include requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in STEM or higher
  • Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test - Experience with product development phases 
  • Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
  • Different program phase experience (development, production, sustainment)
  • Experience with verification and validation processes
  • Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques
  • Handling and Dispositioning Nonconformances
  • Lab/Test Equipment Hardware knowledge or background skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Desired Skills

  • Bachelors degree or higher preferably in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering
  • Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab.
  • Familiar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink).
  • Basic understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance.
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including Team building and Collaboration
  • Experience with Government customers
  • Industry Standard Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001)
  • Experience with presentation & problem solving skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.