Job Description
Job Title:  Software Configuration Management Engineer - Level 5
Posting Start Date:  10/27/26

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer.

In this role, you will

- Oversee configuration management and release engineering activities, ensuring new software products are documented, packaged correctly, meet hardware configuration requirements, and are ready for distribution to internal and external users.

- Coordinate SCM requirements with customers, subcontractors, and act as the primary point of contact for configuration‑related issues

The successful candidate must be a US Citizen; this position will require Final Secret government security clearance prior to starting. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

  • Proven expertise in SCM tools
  • Ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership and external partners.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities; track record of resolving complex configuration issues.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (US Citizenship is required)

Desired Skills

  • Understand basic concepts, and assist in documenting hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures
  • Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with Linux Systems
  • Current/Active CompTIA Security+ Certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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.