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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer Senior - E3 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Hurlburt Field, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $88,300.0 - $163,900.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, CMake, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, VMware ESX Servers, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Hyper-V, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RS-232, Software Engineering, VMware VSphere, YAML, Data Processing, Scripting, Git, Computer Equipment, Containerization, Information Technology - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9106304/software-engineer-senior-e3 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field - Demonstrated Proficiency in C / C++ Programming - Experience with Hardware integration - Linux System Administration Desired Skills - Previous experience with Real-Time software development - Previous experience with Ada - Intermediate Network Troubleshooting skills - Operating System Experience: Windows Server / Desktop, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VSphere / ESXi, Hyper-V, containerization - Scripting experience: Bash, Python, YAML - Development Environment: VSCode, git, CMake, CI/CD Pipelines - Experience with Hardware Interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, ARINC-429, Mil-Std 1553, CANBUS ## Description This position is for a Software Engineer Senior to support training systems sustainment, design, and development for C-130J, CV-22, and other high fidelity Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs). The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated, dedicated, detail-focused, team oriented, and capable of multi-tasking. Keeping up-to-date on emerging technologies and tools will be encouraged. We offer a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities over the long-term. This position is located at customer facilities at Hurlburt Field, Florida and may require occasional travel including both CONUS and OCONUS destinations. As a member or our Software Engineering Team you will: * Work within an integrated product team of Hardware, Software, Systems, and Test Engineers to maintain and update Air Force Flight Simulators * Research and troubleshoot solutions to a variety of technical issues * Develop software solutions for flight simulator discrepancies and upgrades * Support requirements analysis, design, development, integration and test of real-time software * Support system design and architecture development for complex systems This position will require the selected candidate to have or obtain an Interim Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration. Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. 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