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Software Quality Engineer Sr- Level 3

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Palmdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Job Description

This position is for a Software Quality Engineer (SWQE) within the historic Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Organization. The one and only Skunk Works has a 75-year track record developing aircraft systems that push the boundaries of what's possible. Trusted to solve critical national needs for our warfighters, the Skunk Works never shies away from seemingly unsolvable challenges and has a reputation for solving hard problems quickly, quietly, and at the highest quality.

At Skunk Works, every line of code is a building block of national security and pioneering aerospace technology. Our Software Quality Engineering team is the trusted guardian of that code - ensuring that the complex software driving next generation systems meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and cyber resilience. By joining this elite group, you'll help shape the processes that turn groundbreaking ideas into mission critical reality, protecting both the integrity of the program and the lives of those who depend on it. Your work will be visible across the entire product life cycle, giving you a unique platform to influence innovation at one of the world's most respected aerospace organizations.

As a Skunk Works SWQE you will be responsible for the following:

Independent evaluation of software processes and products and their conformity to standards, models, and software engineering program-defined processes

Ensuring quality is built into program processes and products by checking for completeness, consistency, correctness, and conformance throughout the entire software development life cycle and maintenance activities to determine whether the program's objectives have been satisfied and if continuous improvement is needed

Perform AS9100 audit support, program metric definition and reporting, supplier surveys, evaluation of nonconformance trending, and driving lessons learned and best practices

Ability to present software quality assessment of products and processes to the customer and program management

Track and manage nonconformances, software defects, trend analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action activities for the program

Occasionally travel and work off-shift and weekends

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline

Experience in a software/hardware development and/or production environment

Experience in supporting Agile/Scrum software development

Experience with one or more of the following: C , C#, C, Java, and/or Python

Desired Skills

Able to work independently in an environment with challenging requirements and dynamic schedules

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and resolve technical issues with multiple teams, suppliers, and customer

Experience working with cross-functional teams (developers, system engineers, testers, suppliers) to ensure they understand and follow prescribed quality and process controls

Demonstrated experience performing evaluations of software processes and products

Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes including requirements management, design reviews, coding standards, unit-test coverage, integration testing, and release management.

Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automated security testing, artifact repository control) and reviewing pipeline definitions, scan results, and compliance evidence

Experience in test planning, processing, and nonconformance processing, including root cause analysis and corrective action development

Experience in establishing quality assurance performance metrics for identifying process improvement

Experience with US Military customers and/or other government customer support organizations

Experience working with defense subcontractors and suppliers

Working experience with AS9100 or AS9115 Standards

Working experience with Airworthiness Certification (RTCA DO-178/DO-278 and MIL-STD-516) and safety requirements (MIL-STD-882)

Lean/Six Sigma black (or green) belt

ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)

EEO

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.

    Other Important Information

    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.

    Work Schedule Information

    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.

    National Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

    (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Premium Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Salary : $85,500 - $150,765

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