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Software Quality Engineer (SSQE) - Orlando, FL

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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Job ID: 688346BR Date posted: Mar. 10, 2025
Description:You will be the Software Quality Engineer for Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team in Orlando, FL. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance air and missile defense, air-to-air, precision fires, and other advanced systems for our warfighting and civilian customers.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Systems and Software Quality Engineering common processes that are aligned with AS9100 Quality Management System, Program and Customer requirements. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our software and software-based systems. Your Responsibilities Will Include:

-Developing, modifying, and applying quality principles to software development and use
-Developing overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program
-Designing and implementing software development and maintenance processes
-Defining audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes
-Designing, specifying, and conducting test methods for software inspection, verification, and validation
-Evaluating and analyzing software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
-Ensuring measures meet acceptable reliability standards
-Performing software product reviews against contractual, technical, and/or process requirements
-Reviewing requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans, and procedures
-Performing or directing verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability

Why Join Us
We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Quality Engineer to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will be a collaborative team player, a strong communicator, and a proactive problem-solver. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex software systems, drive quality improvements, and contribute to the success of our warfighting and civilian customers. If you're a motivated and driven individual who is passionate about software quality, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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 have an active secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
-Technical Engineering degree preferably in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

-Active Secret Security Clearance

-Experience with product development phases

-Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

-Basic knowledge of audit principles and techniques

-Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design / Development, Product Integration and Test, with experience using causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex

-Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issue

-Experience interpreting software design and code (ADA / C / C++) to verify implementation of requirements

-Hands-on experience with Agile Methodologies
(SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)

-Lab/Test Equipment Hardware knowledge or background skills

-Ability to Travel
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 - Handling and Dispositioning Nonconformances
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 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. 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 world's 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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