Software Engineer 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 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. 

Within LM Space, the Fishhooks Program is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the program area as a Software Engineer Senior to support the development team. As part of an Agile team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks in various areas across the mission and collaborate with the development teams, customers, and subject matter experts.

If you are looking for a challenging, collaborative, fast paced environment then this is the position for you.

Note: This position requires a government security clearance, US citizenship is a requirement for consideration.

In this position you will: 

• Collaborate with an exceptional team of Software Engineers implementing solutions and developing new features for an RPO mission planning, scheduling, and command and control application. 
• Serve as a software developer on an Agile team tasked with developing cutting edge web applications within multiple classification domains to serve an emerging area of protecting USG space assets. 
• Participate in daily scrums, software sprint/release planning, demos, and retrospectives. 
• Design, develop & demonstrate software capabilities to both internal and external partners. 
• Work on a mission that you can be proud of, knowing that you are making a lasting difference in the world and in the Space domain.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering or other engineering disciplines or equivalent experience 
• Experience in software development using programming or scripting languages such as C#, JavaScript, Java, or Python 
• Software design, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills 
• This position requires an Active DOD Security Clearance to begin employment, at a minimum level of: Top Secret with active SCI 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, using tools such as Jira and Confluence

Desired Skills

• Full development lifecycle experience 
• Experience with the frameworks .NET Core and Angular 
• Experience working as a member of an Agile Scrum or Kanban team 
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL & Redis) 
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and/or configuration tools 
• Experience will cloud native development (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) 
• Familiarity with Mission Planning software applications for satellites, antennas, and ground hardware assets 
• Familiarity with proximity operations, & satellite mission planning 
• Experience with LM’s Conductor or Compass products  
• Experience with DevSecOps 
• Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence 
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment 
• Familiarity with the Space Domain  
• Knowledge of Orbital dynamics 
• Experience producing quality documentation 
• Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship is required (no clearance is required to start; unclassified work is available until the clearance is obtained) 

 Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, and must maintain the required security throughout the course of employment

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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.