M&S Software Developer- Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Colorado Springs is seeking a software engineer to join the C2BMC team. You will plan, design, develop, test, and integrate software for the Missile Defense System, working with Java and other languages on complex, mission-critical codebases.

The role requires an active final secret clearance, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with simulation frameworks, Agile practices, and containerized environments using Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Active final secret clearance is required.
• Experience programming in Java.
• Knowledge of software practices and coding standards.
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution.
• Experience developing and working with simulation frameworks for both test and training use cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user-support for a large code baseline
• Follow specifications in order to develop or modify functionality within the code
• Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards and improve overall efficiency of the system
• Design, code, test and implement tools for automation

Skills

Java programming

Problem solving

Simulation frameworks

Software development standards

Final secret clearance

Tools

Git

Nexus

JIRA

Confluence

Maven/Gradle

Eclipse

Job description

What We’re Doing

Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Global team, is engineering, developing and integrating new capability for the Missile Defense System that currently protects the United States and its allies. The team, as a whole, is very large but is broken down into many smaller agile teams that work together in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our team is also, responsible for tasks such as Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security and enhancing other critical, leading-edge missile defense technologies.

Standard Job Description

What We’re Doing

Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Global team, is engineering, developing and integrating new capability for the Missile Defense System that currently protects the United States and its allies. The team, as a whole, is very large but is broken down into many smaller agile teams that work together in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our team is also, responsible for tasks such as Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security and enhancing other critical, leading-edge missile defense technologies.

The Work

• Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user-support for a large code baseline
• Follow specifications in order to develop or modify functionality within the code
• Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards and improve overall efficiency of the system
• Design, code, test and implement tools for automation

Note:

• Position will involve around 10% travel to our customer sites in the U.S

Who We Are

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.

Why Join Us

• Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• An active final secret clearance is required.
• Experience programming in Java.
• Knowledge of software practices and coding standards.
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution.
• Experience developing and working with simulation frameworks for both test and training use cases.

Desired Skills

• Ability to be cleared at TS/SCI level.
• Experience working as part of an Agile team.
• Familiarity with Java Spring, C++, and Matlab.
• Familiarity with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) or similar experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of server side development and message passing.
• Experience developing enterprise applications.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking.
• Use of common software development and management tools such as git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven or Gradle and Eclipse.
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams.
• Experience with Software Integration testing including developing automated test scripts.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation.
• Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers; experience setting up a container environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a rapid paced, team environment.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.