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Software Engineer - Multi-Domain Combat Systems; MDCX - Level 2 Security Clearance

Job in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76101, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, DevOps, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Software Engineer - Multi-Domain Combat Systems (MDCX) - Level 2 with Security Clearance
Job Number 717952

Description:

We are Lockheed Martin The Multi-Domain Combat Systems (MDCX) Team responsible for Dynamic Targeting and Surveillance Systems within the Advanced Development Program is seeking C++ backend software engineers who will be able to contribute to the design, development, and ongoing support of a backend system composed of containerized microservices. These services are deployed and operated within Kubernetes environments and form the foundation of a larger distribution platform that is responsible for controlling unmanned air vehicles.

Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program) desires world class talent in Software Development and Testing that will carry on our 75+ years of tradition in making history in advanced aircraft development. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Engineer, you will be responsible for all phases of developing backend software solutions for Command and Control Systems through MDCX.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining containerized microservices deployed in Kubernetes environments.
• Developing backend infrastructure that is reliable and maintainable for mission services to operate successfully in a complex distributed backend system.
• Developing code that finds the delicate balance between runtime behavior and workflow that relies on modern programming practices.
• Creating services within an open architecture system that will deploy to ground stations for controlling unmanned air vehicles.

• Produce new performance capabilities and software services for the air vehicle.

• Participating in integration activities that will include a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure, simulated systems, and laboratory environments that include integrated simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations. What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus
-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience

• Experience with C++
Desired

Skills:

- Experience with Postgres

- Experience with the latest tech stacks (Protobuf, containerization, etc.)

- Experience with Podman/Docker, Helm, Ansible

- Experience with Bash and Shell scripting.
- Object-oriented programming skills. Primarily C++ and Java. Optionally Go and Python.
- Messaging familiarity with topics/queues and customizations using Kafka and Active

MQ Artemis
- Microservice architecture and development.
- Develop and implementation of unit and functional testing with Google or JUnit. Inclusive of mocking external components.
- Development using clean, hexagonal, and data-driven architectures in a modular environment.
- VCPkg Experience - Pipeline management
- Gitlab experience - CI/CD and Configuration management

- Experience with CMake and Gradle - Familiar with UML & SysML

- Experience with Cameo System Modeler 2024 or greater

- Experience with Atlassian products
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
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