Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Defense Lead

Confidential

Dundalk (MD)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to join a team protecting critical infrastructure and national security through advanced software engineering. You will analyze requirements, design and code software, and lead projects in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires 14+ years as a SWE in similar programs, a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, and an active polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

14 years experience as SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Candidate must possess active security clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
Write or review software and system documentation
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource,or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met