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Software Quality Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Posted Feb 3, 2026Apply by Mar 5, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Software Quality Engineer (SWQE) role with initiative and limited supervision; seniority not explicitly stated.

Stack / tools

  • Quality engineering methods and instruments; statistical analysis (SPC, Six Sigma, sampling); metric creation/analysis; familiarity with SDLC; Agile familiarity; AS9100/AS9115, DO-178/DO-278, MIL-STD-516 familiarity.

Top 3 responsibilities

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

  • Provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, and bases of estimates (BOEs) for tasks and support.

  • Develop and deploy standard software quality procedures and quality engineering practices; communicate issues and drive resolution.

Must-have skills

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

  • Experience with Airworthiness/Safety requirements, supplier controls, and audits.

  • Strong metric data analysis, statistical methods, and root-cause analysis; familiarity with SDLC and Agile.

  • Knowledge of AS9100/AS9115, DO-178/DO-278, MIL-STD-516; ability to coordinate across organizations; excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated quality science expertise (statistics, SPC, sampling, Six Sigma, RCA).

  • Experience performing software process evaluations; ability to present findings to diverse audiences.

  • Ability to work with multiple organizatio

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 Fort Worth, TX à Discover Fort Worth.

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 SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingData AnalyticsAirworthiness CertificationQuality Standardsmulti-location

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