Software Engineer Sr Stf - F-35 Onsite - NAS Patuxent River - Level 5

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred)
• or 15+ years relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role
• 3+ years of experience with tactical aircraft
• Experience with Linux-based command line systems
• Experience with either JSE, AFSIM, or similar DoD simulation architectures

Job Description

You will be the Software Engineer Sr Stf - F-35 for the F-35 In-A-Box team which is responsible for delivering and sustaining the F-35IAB software solution at NAS Patuxent River.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Monitor JSE activities related to the F-35IAB software and report pertinent findings to Fort Worth staff.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for JSE inquiries directed toward Lockheed Martin and vice-versa.
• Execute software deliveries and ensure timely data flow between Lockheed Martin and JSE, including remote sites.
• Troubleshoot installation issues, run software experiments, and facilitate clear communication among JPO, JSE stakeholders, and LM engineering.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, technically skilled professional who thrives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. You excel at communication, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality software solutions on schedule. Your experience with aerospace software, system integration, and stakeholder coordination makes you uniquely suited to drive the success of the F-35 In-A-Box program.

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 possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Desired Skills

• MS Technical Degree in: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Flight test experience
• Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) test experience
• Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test experience
• Linux fluency
• XML fluency
• Python fluency
• Prior experience with Lockheed’s MVDL product
• Strong technical communications background including active conflict mitigation and conflict management experience
• Demonstrated history of responsible self-tasking & self-management of workload without detailed or local oversight

Other Important Information

• Ability to work remotely
• Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.