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Software Quality Engineer- Level 2

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, California, United States

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Posted Feb 3, 2026Apply by Mar 5, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Software Quality Engineer (SWQE) – mid to senior level

Stack/tools

  • Quality systems and audits (process, product, supplier)

  • Software development lifecycle (SDLC) knowledge

  • Quality metrics, statistical analysis, SPC, root cause analysis

  • Experience with AS9100/AS9115, RTCA DO-178/DO-278, MIL-STD-516

  • Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and reporting

  • Data analysis tools and metric reporting

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Conduct process, product, supplier, and special quality evaluations/audits across the software lifecycle; perform test verification/validation surveillance

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain standard software quality procedures and methods; drive improvements to software development processes

  • Provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, and BOEs; communicate issues and root causes to diverse audiences and coordinate resolutions

Must-have skills

  • US citizen with Final Secret clearance (Secret clearance required to apply)

  • Experience with Airworthiness/Safety requirements and supplier controls

  • Proficiency in software quality audits, metrics (including statistical analysis), and root cause analysis

  • Familiarity with Agile and software lifecycle details (requirements to release/configuration management)

  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities; ability to coordinate across multiple organizations

  • Familiar with AS9100/AS9115 and airworthiness certification standards (DO-178/DO-278, MIL-STD-516)

Nice-to-haves

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 surveillance 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

** Must have a Secret clearance to Apply**

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 Palmdale, CA à Discover Palmdale.

Desired Skills

Experience with Airworthiness/Safety requirements associated with Quality Experience with Supplier controls associated with Quality Experience with process and product audits associated with Quality 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.

Quality EngineeringProcess AuditsProduct AuditsSupplier ControlsStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisAgile MethodologiesSoftware Development LifecycleTeamworkOrganizational SkillsCommunicationProblem SolvingData AnalyticsAirworthiness CertificationSix Sigmamulti-location

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