Description:You will be the Software Safety Engineer Stf for the Fighter System Safety Team which is responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, and control using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Safety Engineer Stf you will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of software safety activities for internal and external stakeholders of fighter aircraft platforms.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and assist in preparing software aspects of the hazard analysis, including development of software safety requirements.
- Review and analyze software to ensure appropriate Integrated Product Team (IPT) process definition meets the required safety level.
- Assess individual IPT compliance and collect evidence for hazard analyses for each Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI).
- Conduct software safety assessments to ensure CSCIs are developed with the appropriate rigor and issue process release authorization notices to clear software for flight.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
An analytical, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about aviation safety. You bring proven experience in software safety engineering, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to translate complex safety requirements into actionable plans. Your commitment to excellence and proactive communication make you a key contributor to mission‑critical programs.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in STEM Discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering preferred)
• Experience with and knowledge of System or Software Safety analyses, standards, and tools
• Experience leading projects and teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally
Desired Skills:
• Safety critical software architectural design, coding or test experience
• Software quality experience
• Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test.
• Military or civilian flight experience
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
• Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
• Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matter
• Experience with military or government programs
• Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Methods
• Model-based system engineering (MBSE) experience
• Experience working with international customers and suppliers
• Government contract execution experience
• Ability to assess if SW development team has
adequate configuration management of artifacts.
• Ability to assess software product evaluation artifacts to ensure SW development team applied the appropriate level of rigor or development assurance during inspections. • Ability to assess that requirements-based test results have met minimum criteria for normal range and robustness testing, as well as boundary testing.
• Experience mentoring junior-level team
members.
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 worlds 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: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Safety critical software architectural design, coding or test experience
• Software quality experience
• Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test.
• Military or civilian flight experience
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
• Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
• Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matter
• Experience with military or government programs
• Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Methods
• Model-based system engineering (MBSE) experience
• Experience working with international customers and suppliers
• Government contract execution experience
• Ability to assess if SW development team has
adequate configuration management of artifacts.
• Ability to assess software product evaluation artifacts to ensure SW development team applied the appropriate level of rigor or development assurance during inspections. • Ability to assess that requirements-based test results have met minimum criteria for normal range and robustness testing, as well as boundary testing.
• Experience mentoring junior-level team
members.