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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 Space is seeking an experienced Mid Career Software Systems Engineer to support the Meridian program, focusing on the development and integration of software applications for a satellite communications system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, experience with agile development methodologies, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and integrate software applications

• Develop and maintain automated test cases and frameworks to ensure software quality and reliability

• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of software features

• Analyze and solve complex software problems, working closely with team members to identify and implement solutions

• Contribute to the development of software documentation, including technical specifications, user manuals, and system architecture diagrams

• Apply software engineering principles and best practices to develop and maintain software applications, including expertise in software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms

Ensure software applications are designed and developed with cybersecurity and reliability in mind, following industry standards and best practices

Basic Qualifications:

• Software engineering experience

• Experience with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience

• Active or current SECRET security clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills:

• Software engineering experience within a defense oriented industry or program

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on agile development methodologies and automated testing

• Military Communications Satellite background or experience with similar systems

• Experience in Automated Test Development and Execution

• Results-driven with strong problem-solving skills applied to software engineering solutions

• Working knowledge of Git, GitHub, and other version control systems

• Working knowledge of DevSecOps Pipelines and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tools

• Excellent understanding of Agile Methodologies as they relate to the Scaled Agile Framework

• Experience with delivering highly reliable Communications / Ground subsystems

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or similar certification

• Experience with Scaled Agile development and Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First