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Standard Job Description You will be the Software Quality Engineer for the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for pioneering high-performance air and missile defense, air-to-air, precision fires, close combat, sustainment, sensors, strike system, and energy storage solutions to support our warfighting and civilian customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products. Your expertise will play a critical role in driving the success of our programs, and you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects that impact national security. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and implementing software quality processes and procedures • Collaborating with development teams to identify and mitigate software risks • Analyzing and resolving software quality issues • Participating in program activities, including occasional travel to support customer needs Why Join Us We're looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Software Quality Engineer to join our team. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions that make a difference in the world, we want to hear from you. This role stands out because of its opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the development of critical systems that support our national security. Apply now to join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level! MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Basic Qualifications • STEM degree at the bachelor level or above, or equivalent combined education/experience • Experience in system/software dependencies, process flow and development methodologies • Occasional travel is required to support program activities • Must be eligible for Secret Security Clearance Desired Skills • Able to work independently in an environment with challenging requirements and dynamic schedules • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and resolve technical issues with multiple teams, suppliers, and customer • Experience working with cross‑functional teams (developers, system engineers, testers, suppliers) to ensure they understand and follow prescribed quality and process controls • Demonstrated experience performing evaluations of software processes and products • Experience in test planning, processing, and nonconformance processing, including root cause analysis and corrective action development • Experience in establishing quality assurance performance metrics for identifying process improvement • Experience with US Military customers and/or other government customer support organizations • Experience working with defense subcontractors and suppliers • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) • Root Cause Analysis methodologies and development of Corrective Action Plans • Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality Systems / Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001) 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.

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Standard Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
Developing and implementing software quality processes and procedures
Collaborating with development teams to identify and mitigate software risks
Analyzing and resolving software quality issues
Participating in program activities, including occasional travel to support customer needs
STEM degree at the bachelor level or above, or equivalent combined education/experience
Experience in system/software dependencies, process flow and development methodologies
Occasional travel is required to support program activities
Must be eligible for Secret Security Clearance

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Able to work independently in an environment with challenging requirements and dynamic schedules
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and resolve technical issues with multiple teams, suppliers, and customer
Experience working with cross‑functional teams (developers, system engineers, testers, suppliers) to ensure they understand and follow prescribed quality and process controls
Demonstrated experience performing evaluations of software processes and products
Experience in test planning, processing, and nonconformance processing, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
Experience in establishing quality assurance performance metrics for identifying process improvement
Experience with US Military customers and/or other government customer support organizations
Experience working with defense subcontractors and suppliers
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Root Cause Analysis methodologies and development of Corrective Action Plans
Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality Systems / Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001)
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Dental

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401(K)

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Parental Leave