Software Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer in the Military Operations Analysis Division to model adversary threats and friendly-force responses at the theater level, translating government documentation into AFSim models and conducting analyses to support customer needs.

You will apply MS&A methods to quantify operational concepts, AI/ML implications, vehicle designs, payloads, and tactics across missions and domains, delivering complex classified modeling and data insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with object oriented programming (Python, C++, etc.).
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Model adversary military capabilities in AFSim.
• Develop software to meet customer needs.
• Post-process large data sets to draw insights.
• Coordinate and integrate with teams across Lockheed Martin.
• Interface with internal and external customers and stakeholders to satisfy their analysis needs.

Skills

Object oriented programming

Strong communication

DoD Secret Clearance

Modeling & simulation experience

Analytical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Masters degree or above

Tools

Linux

.git

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As a Software Engineer in the Military Operations Analysis Division, you will model a range of adversary threats and friendly-force responses at the theater level. In this role, you will translate government-provided documentation into AFSIM models and conduct analyses that directly support customer needs. By turning customer questions into meaningful studies, you will develop advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methods to support requirements definition, system-of-systems evaluation, interoperability in joint environments, and assessments of advanced technologies and concepts.

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

As a Software Engineer in the Military Operations Analysis Division, you will model a range of adversary threats and friendly-force responses at the theater level. In this role, you will translate government-provided documentation into AFSIM models and conduct analyses that directly support customer needs. By turning customer questions into meaningful studies, you will develop advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methods to support requirements definition, system-of-systems evaluation, interoperability in joint environments, and assessments of advanced technologies and concepts.

You will apply advanced techniques to research, develop, integrate, and deploy MS&A methods and toolsets that quantify the impact of operational concepts, AI/ML algorithms, vehicle designs, payloads, and tactics across multiple missions and domains. Using critical thinking and scientific methods, including mathematics, statistics, engineering principles, operational analysis techniques, and data science, you will evaluate system capabilities and assess operational effectiveness. In this position, you will provide complex classified modeling, data analysis, and quantitative and qualitative insights to inform decisions across the Joint All-Domain Operations spectrum. You will also evaluate current and emerging adversary threat systems and operational environments to understand their impacts on mission outcomes.

Your Responsibility Will Include

• Modeling adversary military capabilities in Advanced Framework for Modeling, Simulation and Integration (AFSIM)
• Develop software to meet customer needs
• Post-processing large data sets to draw out valuable insights
• Coordinating and integrating with teams across Lockheed Martin to conduct high quality and timely analysis
• Interfacing with internal and external customers and stakeholders ensuring their analysis needs are satisfied

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM discipline from an accredited college / university
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with object oriented programming (Python, C++, etc.)
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Masters degree or above
• Current DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Proficient in Linux
• Proficient in .git
• Modeling and simulation experienceProficient in analytical methods (e.g. design of experiments, optimization, or statistical analysis)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

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.