Software Engineer - Space Protection Programs

Software Engineer Staff – Space Protection Programs

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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, security, and humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where 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 and advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

• Participate in embedded software development, integration, and/or software test activities.
• Lead in the architecture and detailed design of complex CSCs and CSCIs.
• Lead an Agile development team – participate in Agile Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and guide agile development execution; provide peer leadership and mentorship.
• Act as a role model for the team; lead by doing.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining approaches to assignments.
• Learn new tools independently.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in current processes and implement new processes.
• Support a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems.
• Embedded programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Active TS Security Clearance.

• Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
• Experience integrating complex software systems with high‑performance and/or timing constraints.
• Prior knowledge of embedded and/or MPSoC architectures.
• Demonstrated experience using the Agile methodology in the development, integration and test of complex software systems and environments.
• Programming background in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with leading process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with program lifecycle execution from concept phase through end‑of‑life phase.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Annual base salary range varies by location. In California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC, the range is $113,900–$200,905. In major metropolitan areas of California, Massachusetts, and New York, the range is $131,000–$227,125. Additional benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology | Industries:
Software Development