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WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.
LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
THE WORK
The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking experienced level 2 Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from either our Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO location.
The Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure Team is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate the ground‑station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations. You will work hand‑in‑hand with infrastructure engineers and mission specialists to automate provisioning, configuration, and continuous‑delivery pipelines for ultra‑reliable, secure, and scalable ground‑systems.
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- Performs tech planning, design, devel, integ, v&v for total syst life cycle.
Analyses performed at all levels of syst product incl. concept, design, fabrication, test, instl, operation, maintenance & disposal, incorp design methods & stds for Cyber Security, SW & HW infrastructure. - Designs, devels, docs, tests & debugs SW that contains logical & math solutions to business/mission problems/questions in computer language.
- Ensures the logical & syst conversion of customer/product reqs into total syst solutions that ack tech, sched, cost constraints & align to SW & HW deployment pipelines & factories.
- Performs func & timeline analysis, detail trade & reqs allocation & interface defs studies to translate customer reqs into HW & SW feature defs & acceptance criteria.
- Applies stds, processes, procedures & tools throughout the devel life cycle.
- Applies HW & SW knowledge, cyber security stds in business/mission apps, & feedback from users to develop SW.
- Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles doc of program devel & analyzes syst capabilities to resolve program problems, output/input data acq, programming tech & controls.
- Ensures SW stds are met. Validates incorp of features & use cases into implemented designs
WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.
Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.
Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Basic Qualifications
- Proficiency with Git and Git based development workflows.
- Knowledge of with Ansible and/or Terraform, or familiarity with other IaC toolsets.
- Familiarity with Python, Bash, or other shell scripting languages.
- Hands on experience using, troubleshooting, and/or administering Linux operating systems
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, effectively communicate technical concepts, generate and maintain technical documentation, foster teamwork, and drive shared solutions to meet project objectives.
- Active Sec+ or ability to obtain within 60-90 days of onboarding.
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with containerization concepts and the use of Docker and/or Podman.
- Knowledge of container orchestration platforms – Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
- Experience writing and maintaining Helm charts for deployment to the above platforms.
- Understanding of software classifications and controls (COTS, GOTS, FOSS, etc.) within secure operating environments.
- Experience with GitLab and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Experience with static code analysis tools (Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity, etc.).
- Familiarity with vSphere or AWS for on prem or cloud virtualization.
- Basic understanding of networking diagnostics and concepts.
- Prior DevOps or automation focused software development background.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and the orchestration of pipelines using GitLab or Jenkins.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00
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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.