Software Engineer (flight Test)

Software Engineer (Flight Test)

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a full-time Software Engineer for its Flight Test team.

This is a full life cycle software development role. You will gather requirements, design, develop, integrate, maintain, and document software tools/processes supporting the flight test data processing tool suite which is used by all Aeronautics flight test programs. You will support a variety of software —computational intensive applications, I/O intensive, database design and interface, and multiple GUI applications. The core processing tools operate on very large, complex, and differently formatted datasets recorded on-board test aircraft, recorded in simulation labs, and transmitted in real-time from the aircraft to a ground station. Candidate will utilize and interface software to specialized digital electronic systems, data processing systems, and other methods to accomplish the recovery, computation, and display of flight test data.

Candidate will interface with other technical personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of any problems (hardware/software) encountered in the recovery of test data utilizing various data systems including PCM ground stations, telemetry ground stations, specialized data processing equipment, etc. This position requires frequent travel and odd-shift work on an as necessary basis. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What's In It For You

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Desired skills:

• Experience with other languages/scripts (C, C#, Windows batch scripts, TCL/TK, SQL, Python)
• Experience with Windows OS Administration
• Experience with Web Development Technologies
• Experience with Video protocols and compression
• Experience with MATLAB
• Experience with Curtiss-Wright / Teletronics (TTC) and Safran / Zodiac vendor hardware and software
• Experience with Networking / Network Monitoring / Ethernet messaging / Wireshark
• Familiarity with aircraft avionics bus protocols including MilStd-1553, ARINC-429, IEEE 1394, Ethernet and Fiber Channel
• Familiarity with flight test instrumentation protocols and standards (PCM, IRIG 106)
• Familiarity with flight test instrumentation analog and digital transducers
• Experience with programming/operating aircraft solid state/magnetic media recorders
• Experience with Big Data Analytics
• Familiarity with GPS and IRIG time standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Must be willing to travel

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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's 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.