Early Career Software Test Engineer

Groupe Kardol

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in the United States is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the software lifecycle per the SDP, including requirements analysis, code and unit testing, integration testing, and verification.

The role requires proficiency in Perl, Python, and C++, an active Interim Secret Clearance, and a STEM degree; work is onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility with potential schedule flexibility to accomplish testing and delivery tasks.

Qualifications

Proficient in Perl, Python, and C++.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary, team‑based groups.
Active Interim Secret Clearance; eligible for Final Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM‑related discipline from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Support the software engineering lifecycle per SDP, including requirements analysis, code & unit test, and integration testing.
Conduct requirements verification and support formal test/delivery.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure software quality and traceability.

Skills

Perl

Python

C++

Collaboration

Interim Secret Clearance

STEM Degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CI/CD

Security scanning

Job description

**Description:** Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity\. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future\.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve\. We're creating future\-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security\® vision\. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world\. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation\. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity\.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you\.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Software Test Engineer\. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan $SDP$ to include requirements analysis, code & unit test, integration testing, requirements verification, and support to formal test/delivery\.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as Perl, Python, and C\+\+\. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require Interim Secret government security clearance prior to starting and the ability \.. This position is located at a facility that requires special access\.

*Basic Qualifications**

Proficient in Perl, Python, and C\+\+.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary, team‑based groups.
Active Interim Secret Clearance; eligible for Final Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM‑related discipline from an accredited university.

*Desired Skills**

Experience across the full software life‑cycle (design, architecture, development, integration, test, qualification).
Familiarity with embedded software/hardware (hands‑on or academic).
Working knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps tools (e\.g\., CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, security scanning).
Comfortable in Agile development environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to test and verify software against defined requirements.

*Security Clearance Statement:**

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

*Clearance Level:** Secret

*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:** 9x80 every other Friday off

*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 $76,500 - $134,895. 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.

*Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $88,000 - $152,490. 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.

*Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**

(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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\.