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# Software Engineer (Flight Test) - Early Career

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Marietta, GA, United States
- **Salary:** $58,200.0 - $108,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Data Systems, Digital Electronics, Web Development, Ethernet, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Integrated Development Environments, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, Network Monitoring, Test Data, Data Processing, Scripting, Video Protocols, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28164788/Software-Engineer-Flight-Test-Early-Career-Georgia-Marietta-1301

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
 * Experience with Windows and UNIX operating systems, databases, and one of C/C++/C# development environments.
 * Must be willing to travel.
 * Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office

 * Experience with:
 + MATLAB
 + Integrated Development Environment tools, particularly Visual Studio
 + Networking / Network Monitoring / Ethernet messaging
 + Scripting
 + Avionics bus protocols including MilStd-1553, ARINC-429, IEEE 1394, Ethernet and Fiber Channel

 * Familiarity with:
 + Web Development Technologies and Databases
 + Flight test instrumentation protocols and standards
 + Analog and digital transducers
 + Solid state/magnetic media recorders
 + GPS and IRIG time standards
 + Video protocols and compression
 + UNIX build tool chain
 + Windows Administration

## Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Programmer for its Flight Test team. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, maintain, and document tools/processes supporting the flight test data center. Tools are computation and I/O intensive and include interfaces to databases and very large/complex datasets.

Candidate will utilize specialized digital electronic systems, data processing systems, and other methods to accomplish the recovery, computation, and display of flight test data. Will interface with other technical personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of any problems (hardware/software) encountered in the recovery of test data utilizing various data systems including PCM ground stations, telemetry ground stations, specialized data processing equipment, etc.

This position requires frequent travel and odd-shift work on an as necessary basis.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.