Software Cyber Engineer - SWE 0

Lockheed Martin; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. You’ll develop innovative offensive cyber capabilities that help protect the nation and the world.

This entry-level software engineer role on the Offensive Cyber team involves designing, developing, testing, and refining software that supports mission-critical operations, collaborating with cross-functional engineers, analysts, and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in CS/IS/Network Eng or 4 years equivalent experience.
• Active US security clearance with polygraph is required.
• 2+ years in Windows/Linux or network programming; ability to design and test software.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop software for offensive cyber operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers, analysts, and mission planners.
• Debug, test, and refine existing applications for performance, reliability, and security.
• Create and execute software test plans to validate functionality and resilience.
• Contribute to tool/process improvements and development pipelines.
• Stay ahead of threats by researching new techniques and frameworks.
• Proficiency in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Skills

US security clearance

Polygraph

2 years Windows/Linux

Software design

Software testing

AI prompting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Network Engineering

4 years equivalent experience

Tools

MCSE

RHCE

CEH

CCNA

Job description

Standard Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $25K sign on bonus for external hires!

What We’re Doing

Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life.

You’ll develop innovative offensive cyber capabilities that help protect the nation and the world.

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Who We Are

Mission‑focused innovators – We thrive on outsmarting the most sophisticated security systems and networks.

Cutting‑edge pioneers – Our team designs the tools, techniques, and exploits that define the future of offensive cyber operations.

Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) leader – RMS delivers advanced technology for defense, while our Maryland Cyber & Intelligence hub specializes in cybersecurity, intelligence, and surveillance.

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.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

We support our employees, so they can support our mission.

The Work

As an Entry‑Level Software Engineer on the Offensive Cyber team, you will:

• Design & develop innovative software solutions that support offensive cyber operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers, analysts, and mission planners to translate user needs into robust code.
• Debug, test, and refine existing applications, improving performance, reliability, and security.
• Create and execute software test plans to validate functionality and resilience.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, proposing enhancements to tools, processes, and development pipelines.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats by researching new techniques, languages, and frameworks.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

This role offers a fast‑track launch for engineers who are passionate about building scalable, efficient, and mission‑impacting software.

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Designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess active US security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or network engineering from an accredited college. OR 4 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Desired Skills

• Experience with Computer Science, Information Systems or Network Engineering.
• 2 years experience Windows, Linux, or network programming
• Able to install and configure anti-virus and spy-ware.
• Able to design, write and execute software test plans.
• Certifications in any of the following
• MCSE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert,
• RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer,
• CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker,
• CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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.