Java Software Engineer Staff IV

Lockheed Martin

King Of Prussia, PA

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Combat Effectiveness Core (CEC) team is building a space combat simulator to model space conflicts, helping stakeholders develop strategies, tactics, techniques, and procedures. The team creates mission applications related to Space Domain Awareness, Battle Management Command/Control, and Test/Training. The role involves working with talented engineers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to develop software that models orbital mechanics and solves optimization problems, supporting space conflict simulations and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Performance of all phases of software development (user interface and software services) including design, implementation, testing and verification
Developing services that model orbital mechanics (propagation, orbit determination, in-view calculations, etc.)
Developing services that solve optimization problems (dynamic programming, non-linear optimization, over-constrained planning, etc.)
Detailed analysis and validation that algorithms are physically accurate and satisfy customers' mission
Work collaboratively in small, fast paced agile teams, focused on product delivery to program customers
Work side by side with experienced engineers, with opportunities to lead and mentor less experienced team members

Requirements

Extensive experience in Java and/or JavaScript
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment
Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearances

Nice to Have

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, such as Math, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or other engineering disciplines
Familiarity with the Space Domain
Knowledge of Orbital dynamics and AstroStandards math libraries
Experience designing and implementing algorithms
Experience with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
Experience working as a member of an Agile Scrum or Kanban team

Qualifications

Experience level: Experienced Professional
Security clearance: TS/SCI (must be a US Citizen)

Benefits & Perks

Part-time remote telework with a designated Lockheed Martin facility
Work schedule: 9x80 every other Friday off
Flexible work schedules supporting additional flexibility
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility

Working at Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin emphasizes purposeful innovation, diversity, inclusion, integrity, and corporate responsibility. The company fosters an inclusive environment, supports flexible schedules, and values employee development and well-being, making it a great place to work for those passionate about solving complex challenges.

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