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How much do lockheed level 4 salary jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lockheed level 4 salary in the United States is $87,571.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lockheed Level 4 Salary vs Lockheed Level 3 Salary?

AspectLockheed Level 4 SalaryLockheed Level 3 Salary
Required CredentialsTypically requires specialized certifications and experienceRequires relevant experience, often less specialized
Work EnvironmentAdvanced technical settings, complex projectsSupport roles, less complex projects
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in aerospace and defense sectorsEntry to mid-level positions in same industries

Lockheed Level 4 salaries are generally higher due to advanced skills, certifications, and responsibilities compared to Lockheed Level 3 roles. Level 4 positions involve more complex tasks and technical expertise, leading to increased compensation.

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Senior engineers in specialized fields such as aerospace, software, or systems engineering can earn $300,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced skills, and leadership roles. High-level positions often require advanced degrees, security clearances, and expertise in complex projects or technologies.
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Software Engineer - F35 - Level 4

Software Engineer - F35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$113K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 60 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Job Description
We Are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.Imagine.
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.
What's In It For You
3 Day Weekends Every Weekend!
This opportunity is also eligible for a sign-on bonus for external applicants.
From flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
As a software engineer you will serve as a software developer for F-35 Pilot Systems Software (PSSW), Multi-Function Display (MFD), and Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) Teams. In this role you will be expected to lead in the design, development, test and integration of real-time, embedded display software for TR3 and TR2 hardware. This software will be developed in C++ and OpenGL using an agile methodology.
***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and an Interim Secret clearance to start.***
Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
EngineeringAeronautics
aerocombatsystems
aerosw
AeroSW2026
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree or above required within Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related major
• C++ experience
• Python experience
• Unix/Linux experience
• Experience with large real time embedded software development
• Agile/Scrum Development experience
Desired skills
• Embedded display experience
• Experience with JSF architecture
• Experience with test automation
• Complete software lifecycle development process and test philosophies
• CI/CD, Pipeline
• OpenGL
• Python and/or Perl
• Atlassian Collaboration Tools
• Experience in a fast past-paced environment in technical teams across virtual environments
• Experience or familiarity with System Integration and Test
• Team leadership experience
• Mission Systems/Avionics background
• Detail and teamwork oriented
• Experience applying design patterns in C++
• OOA/OOD/OOP
EEO
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.
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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.
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912