Software Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Engineer II to support the FBM program at the Cape Canaveral area. The role is on-site, full-time, with a 9x80 schedule and no telework. You will design, build, test, and document software for EGSE systems and mentor junior staff.

You should have 2+ years of experience, be a US citizen, and able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Travel may be required to support program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Hands-on programming in C/C++, Python, Java, LabVIEW, or TestStand.
• Experience working in project teams on software development.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, debug, and document software across its lifecycle.
• Investigate problems and improve reliability and maintainability of our systems.
• Contribute to technical decisions, reviews and collaborative problem-solving.
• Mentor junior staff on projects.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

LabVIEW

TestStand

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

EPDM

ClearQuest

Confluence

Job description

Standard Job Description

The FBM Program is a long standing Lockheed program and is growing. The Team is looking for a Software Engineer to support building new consoles to replace legacy equipment and maintain and support our current suite of test equipment.

Location

This position does not support teleworking. You will need to live near our Cape Canaveral Space Force Station offsite location and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

The Role:

The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence. The Software Engineer II is an individual contributor on the LE – Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) team supporting the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. You’ll work alongside colleagues and our customers to understand complex needs and requirements, turning them into well-engineered technical solutions.

We need someone that can help lead our effort in:

• Designing, building, testing, debugging and documenting software across its lifecycle.
• Investigating problems and improving the reliability and maintainability of our systems.
• Contributing your experience to technical decisions, reviews and collaborative problem-solving.
• Mentoring junior or new staff on projects.

To Be Effective In This Role, You Will Need

• Experience supporting the technical evaluation of design and requirements verification.
• Experience in different phases of aerospace software development cycle.
• 2+ years professional experience.
• To obtain a DoD Security clearance, thus you are a US Citizen.
• Support Occasional Travel as needed.

Lockheed Martin Standard Job Expectations

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college, a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Programming Languages: Hands-on programming experience in one or more core languages, such as C/C++, Python, Java, LabVIEW, or TestStand.
• Team Operations: Proven experience working within project teams and collaborative software development efforts.
• Experience: Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Defense & Aerospace Domains: A background or familiarity with aerospace systems, defense technologies, or working directly alongside government/military clients.
• Agile & Collaboration Tools: Familiarity navigating Agile frameworks and platform management environments like JIRA, Git, and Confluence.
• Troubleshooting & Field Verification: Advanced on-site diagnostics, systems testing architecture, and hardware/software integration testing.
• Modern Development Methodologies: Knowledge of DevOps principles, automated test script design, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Lifecycle Experience: Working knowledge of the end-to-end product lifecycle, spanning software development, deployment, and eventual retirement.
• Experience: Familiar with using issue tracking tools and managing system troubleshooting workflows (JIRA, EPDM, ClearQuest, etc.)
• AI: Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

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.