Software Engineer Sr

Basic Qualifications

• Systems/Software Engineering & Integration: Experience in systems/software engineering, software installation, and integration in an Agile environment.
• SDLC: Strong understanding of Full lifecycle experience (design, development, testing, deployment) with Agile methodologies.
• Clearance Requirement: Active DOD Secret clearance

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.

Lockheed Martin, a leader in advancing secure communications and cutting-edge defense technology, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that protect and serve our nation’s defense.

This hybrid role blends technical expertise in software integration with technical program management responsibilities, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, and alignment with customer and subcontractor expectations in a classified environment.

Technical Responsibilities

• Framework On boarding: Lead the integration of new applications onto the Framework, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
• Software Installation & Configuration: Perform installation, configuration, and upgrade of Framework components; develop repeatable installation guides.
• Documentation: Author and maintain integration guides, test plans, deployment procedures, and risk mitigation documentation.
• Linux & IaC Operations: Utilize Linux command line, shell scripting, and system administration skills; provision and manage environments with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
• Technical Issue Resolution: Identify, log, and track defects; work with subcontractors to troubleshoot and resolve installation or integration problems.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Roadmap Coordination: Partner with subcontractors and internal stakeholders to refine the Framework roadmap, aligning deliverables with program milestones and budget constraints.
• Schedule & Milestone Tracking: Maintain detailed schedules (using Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar tools); report status, risks, and mitigations to senior leadership and customers.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and deliver technical briefings, metrics dashboards, and installation status reports to customers and program leadership.
• Customer Demonstrations & Events: Support planning, execution, and logistics for customer demos, integration events, and technical reviews (including travel as required).
• Process Improvement: Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends; propose and implement enhancements to integration processes, DevSecOps pipelines, and configuration management practices.

Desired Skills

• API & Automated Testing: Proven ability to develop and run API tests and automated integration tests.
• Linux Proficiency: Strong command line, shell scripting (bash/Python), and system administration capabilities.
• Cybersecurity & DevSecOps: Knowledge of security methodologies, secure coding, and DevSecOps pipeline integration.
• Container Orchestration: Hands on experience with Kubernetes (Docker excluded).
• Cloud & Web Integration: Understanding of cloud based platforms and web application integration patterns.
• IaC Experience: Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or comparable Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Project Management Tools: Experience with Jira and GitLab for issue tracking, sprint planning, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Defect & Metrics Management: Experience logging, tracking, and presenting defect and installation metrics.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.