Cyber Software Engineer

Description

You will be a Cyber Software Engineer for a research and development team which is responsible for investigating and exploiting the newest technological advances to resolve complex problems.

As a Cyber Software Engineer you will combine deep systems expertise with modern security‑by‑design practices to build robust, cloud‑enabled, and hardware‑integrated solutions. You’ll work in an agile environment, partnering with cross‑functional teams and customers to deliver secure, high‑performance software from concept through production.

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software codebases—leveraging innovative approaches to tackle complex, mission‑critical challenges and break new ground where existing solutions fall short, delivering novel capabilities that advance our customer’s strategic objectives.
• Incorporate security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle (threat modeling, hardening, code reviews, security‑centric protocols).
• Research and develop new software technologies with a cyber lens to resolve complex problems.
• Collaborate with customers throughout the development life‑cycle to ensure innovative solutions meet their needs.
• Contribute to a team environment that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.
• Participate in the development of outstanding team culture, quickly adapting to evolving customer requirements.
• Utilize curiosity, dedication, and a one‑team focus to enable the most creative solutions to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Research emerging technologies (edge‑AI, serverless, rapid‑prototyping tools) and evaluate their applicability to current security challenges.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and dedicated individual with a passion for innovative cyber software engineering and a drive to make a significant contribution to mission success. You should be able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, quickly adapt to evolving customer requirements, and thrive in a team that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required prior to start.
• Fluent in two or more programming languages, e.g., C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Type Script, Python, Ruby.
• Expertise with one or more operating systems:
  Linux, Unix, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS.
• Hands‑on experience using configuration‑management tools such as Git, SVN, TFS, Mercurial.
• Formal education or professional experience in a relevant field:
  Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Custom hardware development.
• Exploit analysis.
• Wireless technologies.
• Mobile application development.
• Containerization.
• Cloud computing.
• Automated testing.
• Continuous integration/continuous deployment.
• Rapid prototyping tools and techniques.
• IP networking.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity.
• Experience in Linux kernel development.
• Knowledge of driver‑to‑hardware interactions.
• Experience with secure configuration/hardening of secure information systems.
• Experience with SIEM tools.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies.
• Knowledge of securing cloud network technologies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure.

The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado and other states is $128,200 – $225,975, with final salary based on work location and other factors.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance level: TS/SCI.

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