Dev Sec Engineering Sr - E3

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 re-imagining 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.

The successful candidate should be excited about opportunities incorporating new technologies into the software development process. They should also be confident in their ability to maintain a development infrastructure and perform to customer specifications. This role will also be able to perform certain system administration functions to support development efforts.

Strong documentation skills are a plus in this role.

• Strong Technical Expertise: Proficient in coding, scripting, and automation tools. Knowledgeable in cloud technologies, containers, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Security Knowledge: Deep understanding of security principles, practices, and tools. Familiar with threat modeling, risk assessment techniques, and security testing tools.
• Continuous Learning: Stays updated with the latest security threats, technologies, and DevSecOps trends. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Automation Mindset: Leverages automation to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines efficiently. Familiar with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and automated security testing tools.
• Compliance and Governance: Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to information security. Ensures that DevSecOps practices comply with these standards.

This position is contingent upon the program award expected in the winter of 2026.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Performs tech planning, design, devel, integ, v&v for total syst life cycle. Analyses performed at all levels of syst product incl. concept, design, fabrication, test, instl, operation, maintenance & disposal, incorp design methods & stds for Cyber Security, SW & HW infrastructure. Designs, devels, docs, tests & debugs SW that contains logical & math solutions to business/mission problems/questions in computer language. Ensures the logical & syst conversion of customer/product reqs into total syst solutions that ack tech, sched, cost constraints & align to SW & HW deployment pipelines & factories. Performs func & timeline analysis, detail trade & reqs allocation & interface defs studies to translate customer reqs into HW & SW feature defs & acceptance criteria. Applies stds, processes, procedures & tools throughout the devel life cycle. Applies HW & SW knowledge, cyber security stds in business/mission apps, & feedback from users to develop SW. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles doc of program devel & analyzes syst capabilities to resolve program problems, output/input data acq, programming tech & controls. Ensures SW stds are met. Validates incorp of features & use cases into implemented designs

Basic Qualifications

• Security+ certification
• Must have an active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI security clearance. (Must be a US citizen)

The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience with one or more of the following automation technologies:

• Gitlab/Git
• Pipeline Automation
• Automation and Scripting
• Kubernetes

Desired Skills

The successful candidate may have additional demonstrated experience with the following automation technologies:

• ArgoCD
• Ansible
• Helm
• Platform as a Service experience
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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.