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Software Engineer Asc - Early Career

Lockheed Martin

King of Prussia, PAFull-time$75–140K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–140K/yr
Location
King of Prussia, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Software Engineer plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities across the development life cycle. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software solutions for business or mission problems, applying relevant standards and tools, and resolving program errors and system questions. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold a degree in an accepted science or technology program; proficiency in one or more listed languages is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CC++JavaLinuxSystem Software DevelopmentScripting DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentSystem AnalysisSystem DesignSoftware DesignSoftware DevelopmentSoftware ImplementationSoftware TestingCoding StandardsUnit TestingConfiguration ManagementDatabase AdministrationSystem AdministrationMicrosoft OfficeAgile Development

Qualifications

Computer Science or RelatedU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Basic Qualifications

Acceptable degree programs will include only science and technology related programs such as:

  • Computer Science

  • Systems Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Cyber Security

  • Physics

  • Mathematics

Proficiency with one or more of the following software languages: C, C++, Java, and LINUX

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

  • Experience in at least one of these skill areas: System software and scripting development, Java programming, web development, System analysis, System design, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation, Software Test

  • Candidate will have knowledge of basic software practices such as coding standards, unit testing and configuration management, database and System administration.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.

  • Familiarity with Agile Development Process a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75400.00 - $140000.00

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–140K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$115–208K/yr407 salary ranges
  • US median$140–220K/yr26,891 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 32% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($158K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 590 open Software Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 33,585 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (27,197 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,701 of the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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