Software Engineer - Early Career

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineer who:

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace, or related equivalent engineering degree

• Previous software development experience (ex. Python scripting, C++ development, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, and bolster team culture based on your active team participation

• Effective and pro-active interpersonal communication skills with peers and with program leadership

• Ability to apply Systems Thinking strategies to software development

• Ability to embrace a growth mindset

• Experience with IDEs/code editors

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Gitlab and Perforce/Swarm

• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps processes and culture (inclusive of Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence)

• Experience with automated software tests and continuous integration systems

• Experience with remote virtual machine or containerized build environments

• Familiarity with embedded avionics networking (OSI model, transport/data link layers, Ethernet, IP, UDP/TCP/STCP, CCSDS)

• Familiarity with video encoding standards (H.264)

• Previous Orion and/or Orion software development experience

• Previous Flight Software or Simulation Software Experience

• Previous experience with real time operating systems

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.