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Associate Software Engineer- Early Career

Lockheed Martin

Mount Laurel, NJJob$62–116K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$62–116K/yr
Location
Mount Laurel, NJ
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Associate Software Engineer will design, integrate and test software, and conduct data analysis to assess the performance of Command, Control and Communications systems. The role involves systems supporting radar and sensor management, track filtering and management, communications links, threat evaluation, and weapon-system command. Candidates should have software engineering, algorithm development, and data-analysis experience or knowledge. A bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and U.S. citizenship are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Engineering PrinciplesAlgorithm DevelopmentData AnalysisOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeamworkIndependent WorkConfidential Information HandlingObject-Oriented ProgrammingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingJIRAConfluence

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related STEMU.S. CitizenshipGovernment Security ClearanceActive Security ClearanceSoftware Internship Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Job Description:

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

The Work

The Associate Software Engineer will have the opportunity to design, integrate/test and conduct data analysis to assess system performance of the Command, Control and Communications (C3) systems. The C3 systems perform multiple critical functions such as radar and sensor management, track filtering, track management including correlation/association, control of multiple communication links, threat evaluation and prioritization, and command of weapon systems for target engagement or assignment.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of software engineering principles, algorithm development, and data analysis to troubleshoot and evaluate.

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

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Learn more about Integrated Air Missile Defense (https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/missile-defense.html)

Basic Qualifications

  • Achieved BS Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM field

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Team-based experience

  • Able to work independently and handle confidential information appropriately

  • Experience with object-oriented programming through coursework or internships

  • 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

  • Demonstrated analytical, software and problem-solving skills

  • Active security clearance

  • Software related internship experience

  • Previous experience in JIRA and/or Confluence

Pay Information

  • $61500.00 - $116455.00

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.

  • Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

  • 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) 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 34,344 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$62–116K/yr
  • New Jersey median$138–213K/yr546 salary ranges
  • US median$140–221K/yr27,518 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $89K, is 48% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($172K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 618 open Software Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 34,344 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
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 (27,682 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,467 of the 34,344 open Software Engineer jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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