Software Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin

About the Role

Space is a critical domain where possibilities are limitless. Lockheed Martin Space aims to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push technological boundaries. We are creating future-ready solutions focused on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision, erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries. We are advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation, reimagining how space can connect us and ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 lifecycle.
• 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.
• Performs sustainment and new development activities for the GVS suite of services.
• Works within an Agile Scrum team to implement features, maintain integrations, and support on-demand GEOINT visualization.
• May involve development in JavaScript or other acceptable languages, Linux command line tasks, data pipeline support, and simple bug fixes or feature updates under close mentorship.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM field + 2 years experience; Associate’s degree + 4 years, Master’s + 0 years; or 6 years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
• 1 to 2 years of software development experience with one or more: JavaScript preferred; also acceptable: Java and TypeScript.
• Practical experience with at least one of: Red Hat Linux, PostgreSQL, AWS, or Apache HTTP Server.
• Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes container concepts.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and a willingness to participate in agile/scrum ceremonies.
• TS clearance required and active at start, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly per program timeline.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and Agile/Scrum participation.
• Familiarity with OGC terminology (WMS, WFS, Tile Services) and geospatial data workflows.
• Basic exposure to AngularJS or other modern frontend frameworks, including migration concepts.
• Shell scripting or automation experience on Linux/UNIX using JavaScript, Python, or Java tools.
• Understanding of web services/APIs and basic debugging in a Linux environment.

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $169,400.00
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.

Benefits

• 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
• Long-Term Disability