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What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin – Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) in Owego, NY, we proudly support Naval Helicopter programs that are essential to maritime security and mission readiness. Our teams design and deliver advanced mission systems, avionics, and secure technologies that provide unmatched performance and resilience for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. By integrating cutting-edge capabilities, we ensure our naval aviation platforms remain reliable, effective, and ready.

The Work

We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer Sr Stf to serve as the chief software technical authority and strategic lead for software solutions supporting mission-critical, safety-critical aerospace and defense programs.

In this senior technical role, you will define the architectural vision, establish engineering best practices across multiple programs, guide cross-functional technical teams, and directly influence future product roadmaps and customer technology strategies. You will act as the primary technical interface between software engineering, program leadership, chief engineers, and defense stakeholders.

This role is onsite in Owego, NY.

Who We Are

The Naval Helo Mission Systems team in Owego brings together engineers and technical professionals who solve complex challenges for critical naval aviation programs. Our work spans mission systems, avionics, integration, and program execution giving you the opportunity to contribute to technology that matters.

Who You Are

An architectural and techincal authority that:

Has served as the designated software technical authority across major programs, establishing architectural frameworks, interface standards, and open architecture strategies (e.g., SOSA, FACE, OMS) that scale across product lines. Has supported design and code review, as appropriate.

Has provided strategic technical direction to lead engineers and multi-disciplinary software teams across the entire lifecycle -from concept formulation through deployment and sustainment. Has led software teams to ensure consistency and maximize commonality of software across programs.

Has partnered with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to establish software development plans (SDPs), drive technical, cost, and schedule accountability, and govern earned value execution (EVMS/BOEs) across major development contracts. Has coordinated with the leads for the program subsystems to ensure software elements meet subsystem requirements and to ensure common software elements are developed in a flexible and adaptable manner.

Has championed and upheld the highest standards for safety-critical and high-reliability systems (e.g., DO-178C DAL A/B, MIL-STD-882), chairing architecture boards, review gates (SRR, PDR, CDR), and software qualification efforts.

Has served as the escalation lead for systemic, high-consequence technical issues spanning software, real-time operating systems, firmware, custom silicon, and complex hardware interfaces. Has reviewed component design information and resolved design conflicts. Has identified software risk areas and provided plans to mitigate those risks.

Has mentored and cultivated the next generation of software leads and architects; spearheading modern software engineering practices, toolchains, automated verification paradigms, and digital engineering transformations across the organization. Has experience providing direction and assistance to software engineers making complex design decisions.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, you’ll work on meaningful programs that make a real-world impact while building a career with long-term growth and stability. We offer challenging work, supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and advance, and the chance to contribute to missions that matter.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 14+ years of related professional experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of related experience; OR PhD in a STEM field with 9+ years of related experience.
• Proven track record serving as a Lead Software Architect or Chief Software Engineer on large-scale, complex embedded systems.
• Subject matter expertise in real-time embedded systems architecture and deterministic execution
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, LynxOS) and embedded Linux.
• Experience generating technical Baselines, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), risk management plans, and managing cost/schedule constraints (e.g., EVMS).
• Expertise diagnosing and directing solutions for complex hardware/software/firmware interfaces
• Must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience defining and deploying Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) compliant architectures (e.g., SOSA, FACE, OMS, VICTORY), including participation in industry consortia or standard-setting bodies.
• Comprehensive mastery of DO-178C (DAL A or B) airworthiness certification, formal verification methods, and direct participation in FAA/military DER or SOI audits.
• Proven experience leading software digital transformation initiatives (e.g., DevSecOps pipelines for embedded/air-gapped systems, model-based software engineering / MBSE, SIL/HIL test automation frameworks).
• Strong track record in capture efforts, including authoring winning technical volumes for major DoD competitive solicitations and defining IRAD technology vectors.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational talent development, cross-discipline collaboration, and executive-level consensus building.
• Demonstrated experience driving software execution for multi-team, mission-critical programs from concept through flight/field test and formal qualification.