Description:This position is for a Software Engineer Staff as a technical lead for the U-2 Sustainment and Modernization within the historic Skunk Works Organization. The U-2 ATR team is a diverse set of hardware and software engineers working to design, develop, prototype, and integrate cutting edge technologies. The team embodies the true Skunk Works spirit, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequent improvements and testing. The candidate is expected to lead a team of software engineers, providing technical direction in the development of high-performance C++ applications for modern cockpit interfaces. Strong software development skills and the ability to diagnose and explain complex problems will make the selected candidate successful in this role.
As a lead software engineer, your deep understanding of software design and system architecture will enable you to lead technical discussions, prototype new features, and communicate these concepts with program management. You’ll contribute to software solutions with an eye toward commonality and reusability to reduce long-term costs and maximize value across platforms. You will participate in the full development lifecycle, from requirements and design to implementation, testing, hardware integration, through sustainment. You’ll be immersed in state‑of‑the‑art research, translating hardware‑software concepts into working prototypes, seeing them through rigorous testing and flight trials, and delivering them as operational, field‑able assets.

AeroSW2026

Basic Qualifications:

4-year degree in B.S. Computer Science, B.S Computer Engineering or B.S. Electrical Engineering
Experience with C/C++ programming languages
Experience with UNIX/Linux development environment
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD concepts
Experience with graphics and/or GUI development

Desired Skills:

Strong Written and verbal communication
Understanding of software engineering best practices (Particularly C/C++)
Experience with OpenGL, Gtk, Qt
Avionics experience
Aerospace experience
Experience with virtualization, containers, and container deployment
Experience with the networking stack in Linux
Experience integrating software in an embedded hardware environment
Experience with software integration conducted with software from multiple different teams

Technical Leadership Experience:

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know:

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First