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Software Engineer – Skunk Works – Level 4

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Develop advanced Skunk Works software supporting autonomous systems, aircraft architectures and manned-unmanned teaming.

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Location

Palmdale, California, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$1,31,000 – $2,27,125 per year

Official annual base-salary range for major metropolitan areas in California. This position is incentive-plan eligible.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026

Opportunity

Job Description

The Level 4 Software Engineer contributes across the complete development lifecycle for advanced Skunk Works platforms. Work covers requirements generation, architecture, software design, implementation, integration and flight testing for disruptive aerospace capabilities involving autonomy and open-system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and software architectures.
• Design and implement mission and vehicle software.
• Integrate software with complex aircraft systems.
• Support laboratory, ground and flight testing.
• Diagnose difficult software and integration problems.
• Mentor engineers and contribute technical leadership.
• Prepare design, test and certification documentation.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline with substantial professional experience.
• Advanced software-engineering and integration experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required programme access.
• Ability to work onsite in Palmdale.
• Strong technical leadership and communication abilities.

Required Skills

Software architectureC++Software integrationRequirements developmentTechnical leadership

Preferred Skills

Autonomous systemsOpen systems architectureFlight-test supportManned-unmanned teaming

Application Instructions

Apply directly through Lockheed Martin’s official vacancy page for Job ID 735120BR.

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