Software Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Level 2 ground Software Engineer with an active Final Top Secret security clearance to join our team at King of Prussia, PA or Littleton, CO. This emerging professional role typically requires 1+ years of experience and a BS degree.

You will work in an Agile environment applying DevSecOps practices and modern development tools. The position supports software development across a range of ground subsystems, with opportunities for growth, participation in

Qualifications

• Strong Software Development and Software Engineering background with a track record of delivering projects.
• Experience developing ground subsystems for defense/aerospace.
• Expertise in scaled Agile development methodologies with strong collaboration skills.
• Active TS Clearance required with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software.
• Applies standards, processes, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Ensures software standards are met.

Skills

Java/JEE

C# .NET

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

Rancher

Python

GitLab

DevSecOps

CI/CD

SAFe/Agile

Scrum/Kanban

Education

BS degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Rancher

GitLab

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

Standard Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING

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.

THE WORK

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Level 2 ground Software Engineer with an active Final Top Secret security clearance to work from either our King of Prussia, PA or Littleton, CO location(s).

This position is contingent upon the program award expected in October, 2026.

We are looking for software engineers to craft and build innovative solutions for our customers. You will be part of an Agile team that utilizes state of the art commercial standard methodologies such as DevSecOps (automated testing, continuous integration, automated deployment, etc.) and modern development tools.

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.

This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

WHY JOIN US

Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Here Are Some Of The Benefits You Can Enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong Software Development, Software Engineering background, with a track record of successful project delivery
• Experience developing ground subsystems
• Demonstrated expertise in Scaled Agile development methodologies, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and teamwork across Agile Development Teams.
• Active TS Clearance required for consideration with the ability to obtain an SCI.

Desired Skills

• Understanding / proficiency in application containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Agile software development experience
• Java\JEE, C# .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Python, GitLab
• Web Development Experience
• Cloud-based technologies
• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Continuous Integration\Automated Testing\DevOps
• Experience working in Agile teams using SAFe, Scrum, Kanban or other methodologies and/or understanding of Agile development concepts
• Experience designing and documenting microservice-based architectures
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with distributed systems (services and databases)
• Strong background developing /debugging and/or testing of web applications and web services

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.