Software Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineer to join an Agile Development Team focused on satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. You will design, develop, and test software to meet customer requirements, with emphasis on automated testing and secure, high-performance applications.

You will participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to test case development, bringing strong automation skills and knowledge of modern tooling. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on automated testing using tools like Playwright/Selenium/Cypress.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for secure military communications.
• Develop and execute automated test cases using Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress with TypeScript and/or Java.
• Implement high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage across web apps and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, test cases, and automated testing efforts.

Skills

Automated testing

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps practices

Testing automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

GitLab

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

.NET Core

Spring Boot

Angular/React

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.

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.

Lockheed Martin, a leader in advancing secure communications and cutting-edge defense technology, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that protect and serve our nation’s defense.

In this position, you will play a key role in software development as part of an Agile Development Team working on satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. You will focus on developing and automating test solutions to ensure robust, secure, and resilient software products that meet high-performance and security standards.

As a Software Engineer You Will

• Design, develop, and test software solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for secure military communications.
• Develop and execute automated test cases using tools like Playwright Selenium/Cypress using TypeScript and/or Java
• Implement high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across web applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to requirements creation, test case development, and automated testing efforts.

As part of an Agile Development Team, you will actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your contributions will help maintain the secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and a government security clearance, as the facility requires special access.

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

• Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on automated testing using tools like Playwright/Selenium/Cypress.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Final secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with DevSecOps processes, CI/CD tools (Gitlab, Github), and frameworks (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern backend and web frameworks like .Net Core/Spring Boot or Angular/React.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
• Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly in secure, high-performance applications.
• Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on automated testing using tools like Playwright/Selenium/Cypress.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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.