Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Job Title

Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Global team, is engineering, developing and integrating new capability for the Missile Defense System that currently protects the United States and its allies. The team, as a whole, is very large but is broken down into many smaller agile teams that work together in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our team is also responsible for tasks such as Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security and enhancing other critical, leading-edge missile defense technologies.

The Work

• Implement features and developing a new backend system that the program uses from the ground up, known as Forge
• Assistance and upkeep of the CI/CD pipeline
• GitLab merge request management
• Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards and improve overall efficiency of the system

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. This position will involve around 10% travel to our customer sites throughout the U.S.

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America's missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You will collaborate with a team of technical professionals including software and systems engineers, architects, and our project engineering team.

A successful candidate must understand and be dedicated to the C2BMC Mission including Missile and Space Defense. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• An active Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or in a STEM related field, OR equivalent Experience
• Java programming experience
• Familiarity with Swing
• Knowledge of software practices and coding standards
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes
• Knowledge of server side development and message passing
• Experience working as part of an Agile Team
• Experience developing enterprise applications
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking

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

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• 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.
• The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.
• Schedule for this position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
• The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC is $73,400 - $129,260. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location.
• Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
• Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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.