Senior Staff Software Engineer, Mission Thread Lead

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more u2014 we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Weu2019re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Securityu00ae vision. Weu2019re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Weu2019re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And weu2019re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Lockheed Martin is leading the way in hypersonic missile development and we want you to be a part of it We are creating the first hypersonic boost/glide system for the US Army and Navy here on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, and our NGC-SW Integrated Product Team (IPT) is responsible for the algorithms and software that control it. Our group includes the Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C or GN&C) subsystem, which flies the missile and glide body, and the embedded Flight Software (FSW) which hosts the NG&C algorithms and provides health, status, and sequencing for the entire system. Additionally, we develop and maintain the Flight Software testbeds (HILs or HWILs) which provide complete hardware integration testing with feedback and flight simulation to test the NG&C algorithms and flight software. The CPS program is seeking a full-time Senior Staff Software Engineer to serve as Mission Thread Lead. In this role, you will develop, oversee and maintain alignment of our Missile Flight Software to our various customer defined Mission Threads and test events. This will require developing and maintaining a strong understanding of our technical FSW capabilities and supporting the product development aligned to our Program Requirements and Software Development Plan. We are seeking a mature technical leader to continue evolving our codebase, evaluating new technologies and delivering creative and innovative solutions. The Software Thread Lead is considered a key leadership role within our NGC-SW IPT and will work closely with Managers, CPEu2019s and Agile leadership roles to deliver Flight Software into an integrated Missile system. Basic Qualifications: u2022 Solid technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems or similar u2022 Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting u2022 Demonstrated Experience leading highly technical software development efforts for large integrated systems u2022 Experience leading crossu2011functional initiatives, interfacing with product management, hardware engineers, and external partners. u2022 Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and nonu2011technical audiences to include Customers and Program stakeholders. u2022 Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Desired Skills: u2022 Proven track record delivering highu2011impact products or platforms from concept through production, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or related highu2011assurance domains. u2022 Strong analytical skills with a datau2011driven approach to debugging, rootu2011cause analysis, and risk mitigation. u2022 Ability to translate technical decisions into costu2011benefit analyses, ROI models, and program schedule impacts. u2022 Experience presenting technical roadmaps to senior executives, and high-level customer stakeholders. u2022 Skilled at breaking down large, complex epics into manageable features and user stories while maintaining traceability to requirements and compliance standards u2022 Active DOD Secret Clearance 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: 9x80 every other Friday off Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidateu2019s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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, youu2019re 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: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Software Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-01-26