Software Engineer Sr. Stf - Level 5

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* Description:

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* ** We are
** _Lockheed Martin_

The Integrated System Evaluation team is seeking a Senior C   / Rust Developer to design, build, and optimize high performance, low latency systems that power our core products  This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who thrives in performance critical environments and enjoys owning architecture, reliability, and scalability end to end

What you'll do:

 Architect, design, and implement high performance systems in C   and/or Rust

 Optimize for performance, memory usage, and concurrency

 Develop scalable, resilient services in distributed environments

 Lead technical design discussions and code reviews

 Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and observability

 Collaborate cross functionally with product, Dev Ops, and QA

 Mentor mid level and junior engineers

 Drive best practices in systems design and reliability

 Participate in architectural decision making and long term roadmap planning

 Must be a US Citizen  This position is located at a facility that requires special access   

Engineering Aeronautics

** What's In It For You*
* Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually  Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

-Medical

-Dental

-401k

-Paid time off

-Work/life balance

- Career development

-Mentorship opportunities

-Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline

 12  years of professional software engineering experience

 5  years of modern C   experience OR 3  years of production grade Rust experience

Experience with Linux based systems

** Desired

Skills:

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* Deep understanding of:

 Multithreading and concurrency models

 Memory management and performance optimization

 Networking  TCP/IP, gRPC, REST, Web Sockets, etc

 Data structures and algorithms

 Strong de bugging and profiling skills

 Experience building large scale or performance critical systems

Experience with distributed systems architecture

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

 Open source contributions in C   or Rust ecosystems

 GUI Frameworks:  Net, Qt 4/5/6

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

** 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:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

** Work Schedules:
** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees   Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed   These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits

** Schedule for this Position:
** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

** Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer  Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics *
* ** The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5   30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration *
* At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges  Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility  Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work  We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role  Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications

** Experience Level:
** Experienced Professional

** Business Unit:
** AERONAUTICS COMPANY

** Relocation Available:
** Possible

** Career Area:
** Software Engineering

** Type:
** Full Time

** Shift:
** First