Ground Software Engineer Sr
Job in
Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80166, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, DevOps, Cloud Engineer - Software, Agile Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
*
* Description:
*
* ** WHO WE ARE*
* Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting edge technology and engineering
** LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING*
* 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
** THE WORK*
* Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented
** Level 3 Ground Software Engineer with an active Final Top Secret security clearance to work from our Littleton, CO location*
* We are looking for software engineers to craft and build innovative solutions for our customers You will be part of an Agile team that utilizes state of the art commercial standard methodologies such as Dev Sec Ops automated testing, continuous integration, automated deployment, etc and modern development tools
You will participate in progressing system capabilities from early design through site acceptance focused on software reuse, COTS/FOSS integrations, and innovative, affordable best practices As a member of a hard working team that are passionate about their trade, focused on mission and system quality, and supportive of timely delivery of features and capabilities Be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and a desire to have fun with your work
As Ground Software Engineer:
- You will design, implement, test, and maintain object oriented ground system software applications using Java, C , Rust, Angular, Python
- You will support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability
- You will collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology
Selected candidates will be required to possess Active Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility i e TS/SCI prior to starting employment
This is an
** EARLY MID CAREER level 3 ROLE where candidates typically require 3 years of professional experience
** and a BS degree
If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply
** WHY JOIN US*
* Opportunity for Impact:
Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization
** Professional Development:
** Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world class training and development programs
** Collaborative Culture:
** Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success
** Competitive Benefits:
** Lockheed Martin 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
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more
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* Basic Qualifications:
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* - Strong Software Development, Software Engineering background, with a track record of successful project delivery
- Experience developing ground subsystems
- Demonstrated expertise in Scaled Agile development methodologies, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and teamwork across Agile Development Teams
- Current TS Clearance prior to start and the ability to obtain SCI
** Desired
Skills:
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* - Meaningful experience designing and implementing software solutions using the following technologies:
Java, C , Rust, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Active
MQ, ELK Stack/Open Search, Postgre
SQL, Redis, Helm, Kubernetes
- Cloud/containerization experience with a good understanding of distributed systems and designing for scalability
- Experience developing microservices
- Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration
- Working knowledge of Dev Sec Ops Pipelines
- Excellent understanding of Agile Methodologies as they relate to the Scaled Agile Framework
- Experience with Agile, automated test, CI/CD, and regression testing
- Committed with strong problem solving skills applied to software engineering solutions
- Experience with back end development and algorithms
- Previous experience delivering highly reliable Communications / Ground subsystems
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