Job Description
Job Title:  Software Engineer - E2
Posting Start Date:  9/14/26

Standard Job Description

The Advanced Programs and Exploitation (APEX) team within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a skilled software engineer to support ongoing programs and internal research and development efforts focused on remote sensing data processing, exploitation applications, and simulations.

 

In this position, you will work on designing, developing, testing, and integrating software for remote sensing payload mission processing and edge processing hardware. This position involves design, development, maintenance, and testing of largely C++ with some Python code. This role will be developing new mission processing applications and working with legacy code utilized leveraged in other enterprise applications.

 

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Designing and implementing software applications in C++ and other languages
  • Maintain & enhance existing code bases
  • Troubleshooting and debugging issues with embedded software applications
  • Integrate, debug, and optimize software in cross‑functional teams
  • Drive CI/CD – build, test, and deploy pipelines
  • Contribute to simulation environments that support algorithm validation
  • Document design decisions, code, and test results

Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • Development experience in C++.
  • Ability to obtain a secret government clearance

Desired Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an engineering or scientific discipline.
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc
  • Image Signal Processing or Mission Data Processing Experience
  • Applied mathematics or algorithm development experience
  • Experience working with data structures
  • Experience with device driver development and low-level programming
    Experience with embedded Linux and real-time operating systems
  • Active security clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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.