Software Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks an experienced Release Train Engineer to lead Agile processes for satellite communications projects. You will drive program increments, maintain ART cadence, and ensure secure, high‑performing software delivery across teams.

You will report on metrics, coordinate with stakeholders, and mentor staff while aligning with security standards and the company’s mission to protect and advance national defense capabilities.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Final secret clearance required to start the role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile increment and events (PI pre-planning, PI planning, PI demonstrations).
• Maintain cadence across the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Facilitate ART ceremonies: PI planning, demos, retrospectives, SoS meetings.
• Gather and report ART metrics; document results of program demos in Confluence.
• Document completion of Program Epics in Jira; communicate with stakeholders and manage risks.
• Ensure completion of User Stories from development teams with reviews/ approvals.
• Support functional management for assigned staff.

Skills

RTE experience

Agile proficiency

SATCOM familiarity

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Standard Job DescriptionSpace 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 DescriptionSpace 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 Release Train Engineer (RTE) 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 and integration as part of our Agile Development Team working on satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. You will focus on leading Agile processes to develop solutions to ensure robust, secure, and resilient software products that meet high-performance and security standards.

As a Release Train Engineer You Will

• Support Agile increment and events (program increment pre-planning, program increment planning and program demonstration)
• Maintain cadence across the Agile Release Train (ART)
• Facilitate all ART ceremonies to include: Program increment planning (PI) events, program demonstrations, program retrospectives, Scrum of Scrum (SoS) meetings
• Gather and report on ART metrics
• Document results of program demos on confluence
• Document completion of Program Epics in Jira
• Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risks, and drive relentless improvement
• Ensure completion of User Stories from development teams including needed reviews / approvals occur
• Support functional management for assigned staff

Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience as an RTE
• US Citizenship required. Final secret clearance required to start the role .
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly in secure, high-performance applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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.