Defense Software Engineer - Algorithms & Analysis (Ada/C++)

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Developer to work on the Ground Missile Defense (GMD) Fire Control Engagement Planner team. You will help implement and test Ada and C++ software and contribute to modernization efforts in a highly visible defense project.

You will review requirements, collaborate across disciplines, and support mission-critical capabilities while navigating a secure in-person work environment with potential access to sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 5+ years of related experience, or a Master's with 3+ years, or a PhD.
• Experience solving highly mathematical and physics-based problems.
• Experience analyzing and implementing optimization algorithms.
• Recent and extensive experience developing software in Ada or C++ and willingness to learn Ada further.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Python.
• Active Secret Clearance and Unix/Linux experience.
• Must be able to work in an in-person/closed-area environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify software for the GMD Fire Control Engagement Planner.
• Participate in reviews of requirements and test cases.
• Support Ada to C++ code modernization efforts.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Skills

Mathematical & physics problem solving

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in related field

PhD (optional)

Tools

Ada

C++

MATLAB

Python

Unix/Linux

Cameo

Java

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Developer to work on the Ground Missile Defense (GMD) Fire Control Engagement Planner team. You will help implement and test Ada and C++ software and contribute to modernization efforts in a highly visible defense project.

You will review requirements, collaborate across disciplines, and support mission-critical capabilities while navigating a secure in-person work environment with potential access to sensitive data.