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Software Quality Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin Marietta, Georgia, United States

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Posted Jan 15, 2026Apply by Feb 14, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Software Quality Engineer (software quality role; capable of working with limited supervision)

Stack/tools: SWQE methods; quality sciences (statistical analysis, SPC, sampling, Six Sigma, root cause analysis); metrics/reporting; familiarity with AS9100/AS9115, Airworthiness (RTCA DO-178/DO-278, MIL-STD-516); software lifecycle knowledge; basis of estimates (BOEs)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain software quality processes and procedures to meet customer/company requirements

  • Perform process, product, supplier, special quality evaluations/audits, and test verification/validation across the SDLC; drive improvements

  • Provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, and BOEs; coordinate issue resolution across organizations

Must-have skills

  • US citizenship and Final Secret clearance

  • Experience with software quality assurance, audits/evaluations, and metrics analysis

  • Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and quality science techniques (statistical analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, root cause analysis)

  • Ability to identify, communicate, and resolve issues; strong cross-organizational collaboration

  • Knowledge of AS9100/AS9115 and airworthiness standards (DO-178/DO-278, MIL-STD-516)

Nice-to-haves

  • Proven problem-solving and data-analytic capabilities; effective presentations

  • Experience coordinating across multiple organizations; proficiency in metric creation/analysis

  • Ability to work off-s

Full Description

Job Description

Responsible for implementing the Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) mission to ensure programs have and are compliant to documented processes which meet customer and company requirements and are capable of producing quality software products. The successful applicant will do this, with limited supervision, by performing process, product, supplier, special quality evaluations/audits, and test verification/validation throughout the software development lifecycle as well as using quality sciences to identify, communicate and drive to resolution needed improvements to software development processes and activities. They will provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for tasking and other support as necessary. SWQE will develop and deploy standard software quality procedures and quality engineering methods and instruments. They must be willing to travel, ability to work off-shift and weekends, when needed.

Note: This is a software quality role

Must be a US Citizen. This position requires a Final Secret clearance

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

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.

This position is in Marietta, GA à Discover Marietta.

Desired Skills

Teamwork oriented with excellent organizational skills Able to create and analyze metric data including statistical analysis Familiar with software development lifecycle Able to conduct effective analysis and root cause identification to drive improvements (e.g. decrease defects) Able to identify and communicate issues and potential solutions to a wide variety of audiences Working experience with AS9100 or AS9115 Standards Working experience with Airworthiness Certification (RTCA DO-178/DO-278 and MIL-STD-516) High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations as well as resolving issues with multiple organizations

Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, root cause analysis Ability to coordinate with multiple organizations to investigate and resolve issues Familiar with details of individual aspects of the software lifecycle (e.g. Requirements, Design, Coding, Unit Testing, Formal Testing, Integration & Testing, Release, Configuration Management, Problem Resolution) Demonstrated experience performing evaluations of software processes Demonstrated skills in problem solving and data analytics Familiar with Agile methodologies

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.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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