Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Lockheed Martin is shaping the future of defense through cutting‑edge radar and missile defense technologies, and we want you to help write the next chapter. As the premier developer of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and integrated air and missile defense solutions, we deliver world‑class situational awareness, early warning, and kill assessment capabilities in the most demanding environments.

The Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems Senior Software Engineer will perform real‑time processing software development in support of radar signal processing product lines. Working as part of an Agile team with domain experts from Software, Subsystems, and Systems Engineering, you will understand requirements, establish architecture/design, implement sound solutions, develop unit tests, and support integration and sustainment activities.

This position requires a U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level and is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline with a concentration in computer science courses.
• Minimum of 5 years’ software development experience.
• Experience with Object‑Oriented C++ programming.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level (U.S. Citizenship required).

• Experience with Software Modeling (UML) and software design.
• Understanding and application of design patterns.
• Experience with automated testing tools and techniques, static code analysis, and embedded applications.
• Experience with C++ code optimization for real‑time systems.
• Experience with Agile principles, CI/CD methodologies, and Agile configuration‑management tools (Git, JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Team leadership experience.
• Mentoring experience.
• Radar and digital signal processing.
• GPU/CUDA development.

• Base salary range in New Jersey: $91,000 – $172,488.
• Flexible schedules and a 4‑day work week with 10‑hour days.
• 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.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable employees to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

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