Job Description

The Work
The Software Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency's GMD Weapon System program by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining software capabilities that support mission-critical weapon system functionality. The engineer will work as part of an Agile product team and collaborate with systems engineering, test, cybersecurity, integration, and customer stakeholders to deliver reliable software solutions in support of program milestones.

In general, the Software Engineer:
• Design, develop, document, test, and maintain software applications and system capabilities in support of the GWS program.
• Support full software development lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, integration, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and modify software using languages such as C++, Java, Python, Ada, or related technologies, depending on team and product needs.
• Analyze software requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Support integration of software components into larger system-of-systems environments.
• Perform debugging, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution for software issues identified during development, integration, or test.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and other software team members to support Agile planning and execution.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and technical discussions.
• Develop or update automated scripts, test utilities, tools, or analysis capabilities to improve software development and verification efficiency.
• Support configuration management, version control, build processes, and software release activities.
• Ensure software products comply with program engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, and quality expectations.
• Communicate technical status, risks, dependencies, and issues to team leads and management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across software development, integration, and test processes.

Due to the nature of the role, this is not being offered as a teleworking or hybrid position.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional software development experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, Ada, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience supporting software design, development, integration, testing, debugging, or sustainment activities.
• Ability to analyze software requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Experience working in a team-based engineering environment.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes, Agile development, or DevSecOps concepts.
• Experience using development tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Visual Studio, Eclipse, or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with general direction and contribute as part of a cross-functional team.
• U.S. government Active Secret security clearance.

Desired skills
• Active top Secret clearance or higher.
• Experience supporting missile defense, aerospace, defense, command and control, weapon systems, or other mission-critical software programs.
• Experience with the GMD Weapon System, MDA programs, or system-of-systems integration environments.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, Ada, or MATLAB.
• Experience with real-time, embedded, distributed, or high-reliability software systems.
• Experience with Agile software development, Scrum teams, PI planning, sprint execution, and backlog management.
• Familiarity with requirements tools and engineering processes such as DOORS, Cameo, MBSE, or similar tools.
• Experience developing automated test scripts, integration tools, analysis tools, or software verification utilities.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, build automation, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience supporting software integration, lab testing, formal verification, or customer-witnessed test events.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, secure coding practices, or DevSecOps principles.
• Strong ability to communicate with technical teams, leadership, and customer stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues and support program schedule commitments.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 - $164,450. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $107,300 - $185,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.