Senior Software Quality Engineer

Standard Job Description

You will be the Senior Software Quality Engineer for the Software Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining systems and software quality processes that align with AS9100, program, and customer requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Software Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving software quality excellence across the IRST program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and apply quality principles to software and software‑based systems.
• Design and implement software development and maintenance processes.
• Define audit strategies and ensure compliance with systems/software processes.
• Design, specify, and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation.
• Evaluate and analyze software quality systems to identify and correct deficiencies.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer who thrives in a mission‑focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape software quality practices for a high‑impact defense program, work with cutting‑edge technology, and directly support national security objectives.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

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. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in STEM or higher (preferable in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combined education/experience

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 & problem solving skills

Experience with Government customers

Strong knowledge of Industry recognized Quality

Systems/Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (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, corrective action , 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