Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Overview In this role you will apply quality principles to software development and maintenance for make and/or buy software products, supporting agile DevSecOps environments. You will lead verification, validation, and audits to ensure compliance and reliability, shaping software quality across programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and drive defects to root cause resolution. This is a mission-focused opportunity to impact complex aerospace software systems at Lockheed Martin. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10)401(k) matchPaid time offParental LeaveEducation Assistance ResponsibilitiesDevelop and apply software quality programs aligned with project and contract requirementsPerform verification and validation of test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop systemsDesign and implement software development and maintenance processesDefine audit strategies to ensure process complianceDesign and conduct test methods for software inspection, verification and validationEvaluate software quality systems to identify and correct deficienciesEnsure measures meet reliability standardsConduct or lead product reviews (requirements, design, source code, tests, tools)Verify allocations, traceability, and testability of requirements Key requirementsBachelor in related disciplineExperience with system/software dependencies and process flowExperience in Agile DevSecOps as a team memberExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action plans / RCCA facilitationAbility to conduct and document process audits and evaluationsStrong written and verbal communicationCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving and analytical thinkingDevSecOps in an Agile frameworkRoot Cause Analysis (RCCA)Process auditing and evaluation