Software Engineer; Level II

Overview

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. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team and shape the future! You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.

We are seeking a software engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO. In this role you will develop software to automate the test and measurement process of RF avionics assemblies for multiple space programs. These duties incorporate all phases of the software development life cycle — requirements, design, code, test, and maintenance. The software engineer will troubleshoot and resolve all software related issues that a team of electrical engineers, subject matter experts, and test technicians encounter while executing automated and manual tests.

The software engineer will be flexible, motivated, dedicated, detail-focused, team-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking.

• Develop software to automate the test and measurement process of RF avionics assemblies for multiple space programs, covering all phases of the software development life cycle — requirements, design, code, test, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues encountered by a team of electrical engineers, subject matter experts, and test technicians during automated and manual tests.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience developing software using Python, C# and/or C++.
• Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
  To meet program/customer requirements, the position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Although not required to start, applicants must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Experience working independently with limited direction to complete assigned tasks.
• Experience collaborating effectively with a team of users and other software developers.
• Strong computer network troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using test and measurement equipment manually or with automated test software.
• Experience communicating with OEM test equipment through VISA using SCPI commands, over interfaces such as USB, TCP/IP, Serial (RS-232), GPIB, PXIe.
• Experience with version control tools (git, svn), peer reviews (code collaborator), code comparison (Beyond Compare), and bug/issue reporting (Jira).
• Experience with object-oriented software design and design patterns.
• Experience with software IDEs such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, etc.
• Experience with graphical programming languages like LabVIEW and Test Stand.
• Experience in performing RF measurements with OEM test and measurement equipment (signal generators, network and spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.).
• Experience in writing software or firmware for devices like microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.
• Active DoD Secret Security clearance.

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Clearance Level: Secret