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Software Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin

Louisville, COFull-time$167–310K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$167–310K/yr
Location
Louisville, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Space seeks an experienced Software Engineer for its Common Software Framework team, supporting the ACES portfolio. The role develops embedded software and automated test frameworks for optical and laser systems, collaborating with systems engineers and hardware teams to meet aerospace performance, safety, and reliability standards. Candidates should bring software and embedded-systems experience, optical or laser systems experience, and a Top Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CC++Embedded SoftwareEmbedded HardwareGitLabCI/CDHardware/Software IntegrationCustomer and Subcontractor InterfaceDesign Review PresentationsOptical or Laser SystemsTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOptical Systems Software DesignSoftware ArchitectureRTOSMentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Related FieldTop Secret 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.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Experienced Software Engineer to join our Common Software Framework (CSF) team. In this role you will develop embedded software, create automated test frameworks, and work closely with systems engineers, and hardware teams to ensure that embedded flight software meets stringent aerospace standards for performance, safety, and reliability. CSF supports various programs and this role will support the ACES (Advanced Capabilities Electro-optics & Security) Portfolio. ACES focuses on projects that develop first of its kind optical systems and laser. The successful candidate should not only have software and embedded system experience, but also experience with optical/laser systems.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related degree program from an accredited college/university

  • Experience with programming languages such as C, C++ Experience with embedded software/hardware

  • Experience with Gitlab and CI/CD

  • Experience with HW/SW Integration

  • Experience interfacing with customers and subcontractors

  • Experience delivering and presenting at design reviews and technical meetings

  • Experience with optical or laser systems

  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Top Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

  • Experience with software design and architecture for optical systems

  • Experience with RTOS

  • Ability to mentor early career engineers

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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 41,851 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$167–310K/yr
  • Colorado median$122–191K/yr1,154 salary ranges
  • US median$135–218K/yr33,293 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $238K, is 54% above the Colorado median midpoint ($155K) — in the top quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,376 open Software Engineer jobs in Colorado and 41,851 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
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 (34,101 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 14,022 of the 41,851 open Software Engineer jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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