Software Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a software professional to plan, coordinate, and deliver software across front-end, back-end, and data systems. You will design, develop, test, and debug software in a fast-paced, agile environment using Microsoft-based technologies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, CI/CD integration, and the ability to advance spacecraft and mission-focused software solutions, with strong emphasis on security and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a software development discipline.
• Object-oriented software development experience (C#, Java, C++, or Python).
• TS//SCI clearance with a CI polygraph required

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities.
• Design, develop, test, and debug software across front-end and back-end components.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration and maintenance.
• Collaborate in an agile development environment using Microsoft-based technology.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Tools

C#

Java

C++

Python

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

PowerShell

SQL

Job description

Standard Job 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.

Standard Job 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.
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. Will work as part of a team in an agile development environment using primarily Microsoft-based technology. Responsibilities may span software development, CI/CD pipeline integration and maintenance, new development, legacy system maintenance, and integration of new technologies. Includes WCF and web front-end, back-end, database, and scripting development assignments.

Basic Qualifications

2 or more years or equivalent experience working in a software development discipline
Object-oriented software development experience (C#, Java, C++, or Python)
TS//SCI clearance with a CI polygraph required

Desired Skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to learn quickly and to work independently
Willingness to take on new roles as experience is gained
C#, SQL, REACT, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Powershell experience
Scrum master, team lead, or software architecture experience
Windows platform development experience
AI integration experience
Security+ certification
IT or system administration experience is a positive
Proficiency in AI promprting as it applies to this position and practice

Interview Questions

Develop enduring relationships: Tell me about a time when you gained a key decision maker's commitment to an idea or plan of action.
Develop enduring relationships: Achieving enterprise objectives often involves giving and receiving. Tell me about a time when you collaborated with others to achieve mutual goals.
Problem solving: Recall a time from your work experience when your manager was unavailable when a problem arose. What was the nature of the problem? How did you handle that situation?
Software Development: Tell me about your past experience in software design.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Tell me about software design and architecture related projects you were involved in as a part of your previous jobs.

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.