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Algorithm Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin

Huntsville, AL
Full Time
Mid Level
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Lockheed Martin, we believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. We value your unique skills and expertise, and we aim to give back continuously by offering a wide variety of benefits and amenities to help our employees live flexible, balanced, and fulfilling lives at, and outside of, work. Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Regional team, is constantly engineering, developing and integrating new capabilities for the U.S. Missile Defense System, protecting both the United States and its allies. This large, fast-paced team is composed of many small agile teams working together in a dynamic environment with a common mission to develop and deploy leading-edge missile defense technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the design, development, analysis, and test of complex missile defense algorithms
  • Drive performance optimizations in current algorithms
  • Design and develop new Java applications; maintain existing Java applications
  • Support algorithm and software testing and resolution of issues from multiple baselines
  • Generate software design artifacts and support design and code reviews

Requirements

  • Must currently hold an ACTIVE DoD Final Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position
  • Experience designing and implementing complex mathematical algorithms into operational software in a structured, process-based integrated team environment
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: target tracking, battle management, or sensor management
  • Experience in full life cycle software development of Java-based applications in a UNIX/Linux platform environment
  • Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as System requirements, Use Cases, and SysML diagrams
  • Experience utilizing configuration management tools in the development of software (e.g. Git/Gitlab/etc.)
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in an engineering, math, or physics discipline

Nice to Have

  • Direct experience designing, prototyping, and documentation complex algorithms through an technology maturity process
  • Experience using Eclipse to develop software applications
  • Experience in the implementation of MATLAB based algorithms prior to their adoption into tactical Java-based software
  • Experience using automated unit testing frameworks
  • Experience executing assignments within an Agile/Scrum teams
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Experience with performance modeling
  • Experience with microservices
  • Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management
  • Cybersecurity familiarity, for example: resolving and/or mitigating Cyber-Security findings from Fortify/SonarQube/etc
  • Security+ or equivalent certification within 60 days of starting

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in an engineering, math, or physics discipline

Benefits & Perks

  • Excellent benefits and amenities
  • Ongoing career development and support
  • Rewards and recognition for your hard work
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off for work/life balance
  • Mentorship opportunities

Working at Lockheed Martin

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. We emphasize empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. We provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility, with flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to support a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 16, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Lockheed Martin

Website

lockheedmartin.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Huntsville, AL

Industry

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

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