Job ID: 704661BR Date posted: Sep. 16, 2025
Description:You will be the Software Quality Engineer Sr for the Lockheed Martin team in Chelmsford, MA. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining Systems & Software Quality Engineering (SSQE) common processes that align with AS9100 Quality Management System, Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI), Program, and customer requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Quality Engineer Sr, you will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including systems and software development, test and evaluation, and project management, to ensure high-quality software solutions. You will play a critical role in driving quality engineering processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Your Responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain SSQE common processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and program requirements
- Interface with systems and software development personnel, test and evaluation personnel, and project managers to ensure quality engineering processes are implemented
- Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate program risks and ensure delivery milestone schedules are met
- Utilize excellent customer interface and presentation skills to communicate quality engineering processes and results
- Work effectively in a team environment, leveraging interpersonal skills to drive quality engineering initiatives

Why Join Us
As a collaborative and detail-oriented professional, you will thrive in this role as a Software Quality Engineer Sr. You will be part of a dynamic team that values quality, innovation, and teamwork. If you are a motivated and experienced quality engineer looking to make a difference in the development of software solutions, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the success of Lockheed Martin's mission, while developing your skills and expertise in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
-STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience.

-Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

-Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products.

-Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test and inspection methods and able to translate into work instruction.

-Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics.

-Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques.

-Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex.

-Experience in disposition of non-conforming products.

-Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.

-Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management.

-Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

-Demonstrated presentation skills.
Desired Skills:
-Bachelors degree in a STEM related field or higher highly preferred.

-Familiarity with electrical engineering discipline.

-Ability to organize and track multiple activities and prioritize task based on importance.

-Ability to review, interpret and apply specifications to determine compliance with requirements.

-Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.

-Demonstrated problem solving skills.

-Effective communication skills - written, oral, listening, presentation and technical writing.

-Experience with root cause analysis tools.

-ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)

-Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

-Experience with Government customers.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First