Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer working on Software Assurance, you will provide structured oversight and coordination to ensure all software-internally developed and vendor-delivered-meets program, contractual, and software assurance standards. A key part of this role is maintaining a holistic view of software progress across the program and ensuring software-related milestones, reviews, and deliverables are met on schedule.
This position requires strong cross-team collaboration, as you will work daily with product leads, engineering teams, program management, quality organizations, and external vendors. You will drive alignment, resolve gaps, and maintain clear tracking across all stakeholders. You will also develop, write, publish, and deliver Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) for software, ensuring all required documentation is complete, compliant, and delivered on time.
This role emphasizes exceptional organization, communication, and follow-through to sustain full visibility into software quality and readiness.
What you bring to the role

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software assurance, software quality, systems engineering, project coordination, or technical oversight.
• Proven ability to maintain a holistic, program-level view of software schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Experience developing, writing, publishing, and delivering Software SDRLs (Subcontract Data Requirements Lists).
• Strong organization and tracking skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous software activities across internal teams and vendors.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with product leads, IPTs, program leadership, and vendors to gather status, ensure compliance, and drive closure of open items.
• Familiarity with software assurance and engineering standards, including IEEE-12207, IEEE-15286, and other relevant guidelines.
• Ability to review software documentation and artifacts for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program requirements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and proactive follow-through skills.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Historical software engineering experience or prior involvement in leading major software development efforts.
• Experience supporting programs with multiple suppliers, distributed teams, or complex schedules.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or traditional development environments.
• Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, or similar systems for tracking software work products and documentation.
• Background performing artifact reviews, audits, or compliance checks.
• Experience in cybersecurity or software safety domains, or supporting safety-critical or secure software efforts.
• Ability to interpret and tailor software assurance requirements for specific products or suppliers.
• Certifications in quality, engineering, or Agile practices (CSQE, CSM, SAFe, etc.) are a plus.

Discipline
Software Engineering
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

Language Requirements in Quebec
Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.
Security requirement for this role

Skills Required