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# Software Engineer Sr Stf - F-35 Onsite - NAS Patuxent River - Level 5

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $134,000.0 - $236,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Information Technology
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27834130/Software-Engineer-Sr-Stf-F-35-Onsite-Nas-Patuxent-River-Level-5-Maryland-Patuxent-River-1301

## About the Role

You are a collaborative, technically skilled professional who thrives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. You excel at communication, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality software solutions on schedule. Your experience with aerospace software, system integration, and stakeholder coordination makes you uniquely suited to drive the success of the F-35 In-A-Box program., MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start., * Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred) or 15+ years relevant experience

 * Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role
 * 3+ years of experience with tactical aircraft
 * Experience with Linux-based command line systems
 * Experience with either JSE, AFSIM, or similar DoD simulation architectures
Desired Skills:

 * MS Technical Degree in: Aerospace Engineering,
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, RF
Engineering, or Systems Engineering

 * Flight test experience
 * Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) test experience
 * Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test experience
 * Minimum of 3 years of experience in kill chain
analysis

 * Linux fluency
 * XML fluency
 * Python fluency
 * Prior experience with Lockheed's MVDL product
 * Strong technical communications background
including active conflict mitigation and conflict
management experience

 * Demonstrated history of responsible self-tasking & self-management of workload without detailed or local oversight
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration., Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

## Description

You will be the Software Engineer Sr Stf - F-35 for the F-35 In-A-Box team which is responsible for delivering and sustaining the F-35IAB software solution at NAS Patuxent River.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Engineer Sr Stf - F-35 you will be responsible for acting as the technical liaison between Lockheed Martin, the Joint Simulation Environment, and the U.S. Navy while ensuring the F-35IAB product is correctly deployed and supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Monitor JSE activities related to the F-35IAB software and report pertinent findings to Fort Worth staff.
 * Serve as the technical point of contact for JSE inquiries directed toward Lockheed Martin and vice-versa.
 * Execute software deliveries and ensure timely data flow between Lockheed Martin and JSE, including remote sites.
 * Troubleshoot installation issues, run software experiments, and facilitate clear communication among JPO, JSE stakeholders, and LM engineering.

What's In It For You

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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


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