Staff Software Engineer — Cyber Defense

Confidential

Glenelg (MD)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship and continuous learning

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence is seeking a senior software engineer with 14+ years of experience to lead and deliver critical defense software. You will analyze requirements, design and implement complex software, and ensure system integrity across evolving environments.

The role requires an active polygraph security clearance and a track record of leading teams through full life cycle development in high-stakes projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science or related discipline.
14+ years SWE experience required for similar scope projects.
Active security clearance with polygraph required.

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or environments.
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the project.
Develop or implement algorithms to meet performance standards.
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning.

Skills

Active security clearance

Team lead experience

Software design & development

C/C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

14+ years SWE experience

Tools

C/C++

Job description

The role requires an active polygraph security clearance and a track record of leading teams through full life cycle development in high-stakes projects.

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