Senior Software Engineer (Agentic SW Development and Infrastructure)

Standard Job Description

Who we are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

The Work

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a Software Developer. In this role, you will perform tasks supporting Navy programs. Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.The successful candidate will be responsible for early adoption and championship of agentic software development tools, later transitioning to production and advanced development support for automated software install and configuration, CI/CD pipeline orchestration, and software re-architecture efforts.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate will be required to hold an active government Secret security clearance.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:

•An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.

•The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.

•A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.

•A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

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Basic Qualifications

Required Technical Experience

• Coding Experience : Extensive Python experience is a must, followed by Java, C++ and bash scripting.

• RHEL Platforms: Advanced engineering experience working natively inside Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments to modify, configure, and build platform components.

• Systems Integration & Testing : Proven experience designing integration pathways for software and validating platform changes using structured testing methodologies.

• DevOps: Familiarity with Gitlab pipeline administration and orchestration / deployent of software applications to containerized environments.

• Candidate must hold or be eligible to obtain Secrect level US Security Clearance.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, or DevOps.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering or equivalent STEM field.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Agentic Software Devleopment, and the desire to work across numerous product teams on AI-assisted engineering workflow optimization

• Experience in Automation & DevOps, including CI/CD definition, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated testing, and release pipeline construction.

• Strong communication skills and experience facilitating and championing change management, managing adoption roadmaps, collecting feedback, and providing demos and reports to program leadership.

• Desire to troubleshoot and integrate complex software systems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (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.

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