Staff Software Engineer: Cyber Defense Systems Lead

Lockheed Martin; Fort Hunt (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin invites you to join a cyber security software engineering role focused on protecting critical networks and systems. You will lead design, development, and integration efforts, ensuring performance and security across complex environments.

The role requires senior SWE experience and an active security clearance with a polygraph, in a collaborative, mission-driven setting that values integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 14 years of SWE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Candidate must possess active security clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.

Skills

Software design

System analysis

Team leadership

Algorithm design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Lockheed Martin invites you to join a cyber security software engineering role focused on protecting critical networks and systems. You will lead design, development, and integration efforts, ensuring performance and security across complex environments.

The role requires senior SWE experience and an active security clearance with a polygraph, in a collaborative, mission-driven setting that values integrity and innovation.