Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more – we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

Candidate will work in a team environment utilizing Agile software methodologies and processes, autonomously work on complex tasks, assist with the full software development lifecycle, engage with customers for requirements Technical Engineering Meetings and demo’s, provide leadership to early career employees, and provide architectural insight to a large code base. Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities – designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems, applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.

This position is based on funding in winter of 2025/2026.

• At least 3 years of technical experience as a Software Engineer in an Agile environment with proficiency in one or more of the following software languages:
  Java, C++, C#.
• Security+ or CISSP/SSCP certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• TS/SCI with poly clearance is required.

• Knowledge of basic software practices such as coding standards, unit testing and configuration management, database and system administration.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support and lead teams.
• XML, Windows, .NET, and Linux system software and scripting development, web development, system analysis, system design, software design, software development and implementation, software test.

Position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly. Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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.