Staff Software Engineer - Space Systems, Flexible 4x10

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

EAP

FSAs

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a software engineer to plan, develop, and deploy mission-critical software for space systems. You will design, code, test, and document solutions that meet demanding reliability and security requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of modern programming languages, software life cycle processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver trustworthy, resilient software for national security and space programs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional software development experience or 7 years with a related Masters degree
• Experience with at least 1 modern systems programming language (Rust or Go)
• Knowledge of RPM-based distros
• Experience with version control (Git or Subversion)
• Knowledgeable of virtualization platforms (Qemu/KVM)
• Knowledge of container technology (LXC or Podman)
• US Citizenship required; Secret Clearance to start

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software for business/mission problems.
• Applies standards, processes, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Analyzes system capabilities to resolve program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
• Ensures software standards are met.

Skills

Software development

Rust or Go

Git

Subversion

Qemu/KVM

LXC/Podman

System Administration

Security Clearance

Education

Master's degree (related field)

Bachelor's degree (CS/related)

Tools

RPM-based distros

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a software engineer to plan, develop, and deploy mission-critical software for space systems. You will design, code, test, and document solutions that meet demanding reliability and security requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of modern programming languages, software life cycle processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver trustworthy, resilient software for national security and space programs.