Software Quality Engineer (SSQE) - Secret Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL, United States
Join our Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team as we are pioneers of high-performance air and missile defense, air-to-air, precision fires, close combat, sustainment, sensors, strike system and energy storage solutions to provide our war‑fighting and civilian customers the products and services they need in their defining moments.
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Quality Engineer for a position in Orlando, FL to develop and maintain systems and software quality engineering common processes that are aligned with AS9100 Quality Management System, program and customer requirements.
What You Will Be Doing
Develops, modifies, and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software‑based systems for make and/or buy software products
Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives
Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes
Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes
Designs, specifies, and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation
Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards
Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements
Reviews requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies
Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability
Travel may be required to support program activities
Why Join Us
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.
From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in STEM or higher (preferable in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent combined education/experience
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience with product development phases
Software quality or engineering experience in requirements analysis, design/development, product integration and test
Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
Desired Skills
Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab
Familiar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink)
Basic understanding of electro‑mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Experience with presentation and problem‑solving skills
Experience with government customers
Strong knowledge of industry‑recognized quality systems/models such as Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001)
Experience with verification and validation processes
Different program phase experience (development, production, sustainment)
Corrective Action Board (process, command media, preventive action, root cause analysis)
SAP software and DELMIA Apriso
Handling and dispositioning nonconformances
Lab/test equipment hardware knowledge or background skills
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques
Ability to interpret software design and code (C/C++) to verify implementation of requirements
Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
Clearance level: Secret with investigation or CV date within the past five years.
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.
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: 4×10 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.
Job Details
Experience level: Experienced Professional
Business unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation available: Possible
Career area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full‑Time
Shift: First
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Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Quality Engineer for a position in Orlando, FL to develop and maintain systems and software quality engineering common processes that are aligned with AS9100 Quality Management System, program and customer requirements.
What You Will Be Doing
Develops, modifies, and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software‑based systems for make and/or buy software products
Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives
Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes
Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes
Designs, specifies, and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation
Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards
Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements
Reviews requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies
Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability
Travel may be required to support program activities
Why Join Us
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.
From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in STEM or higher (preferable in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent combined education/experience
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience with product development phases
Software quality or engineering experience in requirements analysis, design/development, product integration and test
Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
Desired Skills
Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab
Familiar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink)
Basic understanding of electro‑mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Experience with presentation and problem‑solving skills
Experience with government customers
Strong knowledge of industry‑recognized quality systems/models such as Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001)
Experience with verification and validation processes
Different program phase experience (development, production, sustainment)
Corrective Action Board (process, command media, preventive action, root cause analysis)
SAP software and DELMIA Apriso
Handling and dispositioning nonconformances
Lab/test equipment hardware knowledge or background skills
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques
Ability to interpret software design and code (C/C++) to verify implementation of requirements
Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
Clearance level: Secret with investigation or CV date within the past five years.
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.
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: 4×10 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.
Job Details
Experience level: Experienced Professional
Business unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation available: Possible
Career area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full‑Time
Shift: First
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