Staff Software Engineer — Space Systems & Security

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); 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

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is hiring an engineer on an Agile Scrum team to rapidly develop and deploy software for a complex space system. You will use JavaScript/Node.js/Java to build end-to-end capabilities and ensure secure, mission-ready delivery.

You will work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher in cloud environments, contributing to code that supports space missions and defense priorities.

Qualifications

• Recent full-stack development experience with JavaScript, Node.js and Java.
• Experience with web components libraries (Lit, React, Angular).
• Knowledge of version control with Git/GitLab/Git Bash.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment experience.
• Containerization in cloud environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Rancher.
• Agile development with Jira and Confluence; strong testing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate and simulate operational plans for space domain capabilities.
• Dynamically optimize sensors for space domain awareness.
• Strategically position satellite constellations to meet evolving priorities.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Java

Web components

Git/GitLab/Git Bash

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Rancher

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Rancher

GitLab

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is hiring an engineer on an Agile Scrum team to rapidly develop and deploy software for a complex space system. You will use JavaScript/Node.js/Java to build end-to-end capabilities and ensure secure, mission-ready delivery.

You will work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher in cloud environments, contributing to code that supports space missions and defense priorities.