Software Engineer Staff - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a seasoned Java software engineer to design and develop new Java applications and optimize legacy real-time Java systems. You will support testing, debugging, and documentation while collaborating with Systems Engineering and Test teams.

A DoD Final Secret clearance is required to qualify for this role. The position offers strong benefits and a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software/computer engineering, computer science, or related field, or equal experience with 6+ years.
• Active DoD Final Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience Java-based applications on UNIX/Linux.
• Experience in a structured, team-based development process.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Git/Gitlab, etc.).
• Understanding system requirements, Use Cases, SysML diagrams.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new Java applications; maintain existing Java applications.
• Optimize existing legacy real-time Java applications.
• Support software testing and resolve issues from multiple baselines.
• Work from system specifications to develop or modify operating system applications.
• Assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
• Interface with other system support groups; generate design artifacts and support code reviews.

Skills

Missile Defense

Real-time Java

Multi-thread Java

Legacy systems

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in software/computer engineering or CS

Tools

Git/Gitlab

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, we believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. We value your unique skills and expertise, and we aim to give back continuously by offering a wide variety of benefits and amenities to help our employees live flexible, balanced, and fulfilling lives at, and outside of, work.

Standard Job Description

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, we believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. We value your unique skills and expertise, and we aim to give back continuously by offering a wide variety of benefits and amenities to help our employees live flexible, balanced, and fulfilling lives at, and outside of, work.

What We're Doing

Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Regional Applications team, is constantly engineering, developing and integrating new capabilities for the U.S. Missile Defense System, protecting both the United States and its allies. This large, fast paced team, is composed of many small agile teams working together dynamic environment with a common mission to develop and deploy leading-edge missile defense technologies.

The Work

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new Java applications; Maintain existing Java applications
• Optimize existing legacy real-time Java applications
• Support software testing and resolution of issues from multiple baselines
• Works from system specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications
• Assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs
• Interface with other system support groups
• Generate software design artifacts and support design and code reviews

Why Join Us

• Excellent benefits and amenities
• Ongoing career development and support
• Rewards and recognition for your performance
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off for work/life balance
• Mentorship opportunities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in software / computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6+ years of professional experience.
• Must currently hold an ACTIVE DoD Final Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position.
• Demonstrated experience software development of Java-based applications in a UNIX/Linux platform environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing software in a structured, process-based integrated team environment.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing configuration management tools in the development of software (e.g. Git/Gitlab/etc.).
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as System requirements, Use Cases, and SysML diagrams.
• The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work independently, and be able to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• Candidate will need to be able to work with multiple disciplinary teams including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment and Warfighter Support to help ensure mission success.
• Security+ or equivalent certification may be required within 60 days of starting for some roles.

Desired Skills

• Missile Defense Domain experience
• Design and development of real-time Java applications.
• Developing multi-thread Java applications
• Developing new capabilities into a legacy software system.
• Optimizing Java applications for run-time performance.
• Development of complex mathematical algorithms from design documents.
• SW analysis against performance requirements.
• Resolving cyber/security issues identified by Fortify/SonarQube/etc.
• Maven or Gradle.
• Automated unit testing frameworks.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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.