Standard Job Description
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.
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.
For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to joing our Team. The new Software Engineer will support the LE2 Program for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and use your strong software engineering skills to work with all project partners and define the future for FBM!
Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
• Support the EGSE Organization as a software engineer.
• You will support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability
• You will collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, electrical and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology.
• Coordinate with the product line manager and directorates to support needs.
To be effective in this role, you will need:
• Programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, LabView, Python, Java, TestStand
• 3+ years of professional experience for this role.
• You will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: 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
- Experience in automated test equipment software design
- DoD Secret clearance required prior to start; US Citizenship required
- Experience with product‑lifecycle management (Design, Development, Deployment) and/or issue‑tracking systems
- Fundamental understanding of Python scripting language
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Demonstrated experience with software design and development and software integration on hardware test systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
- Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test‑software development (LabVIEW, C/C++, Python).
- Prior experience on Electrical Ground Support Equipment, or communications systems for aerospace/defense.
- Familiarity with Atlassian Products development processes.
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.