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Software Engineer Staff - Space Protection Programs

Lockheed Martin

Littleton, CO
Full Time
Senior
109k-193k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in embedded software development and/or software test activities.
  • Lead in the architecture and detailed design of complex CSCs and CSCIs.
  • Be a leading member of an Agile development team. Conduct Agile Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and guide agile development execution.
  • Provide leadership in the guidance and mentorship of agile methods to a multi-disciplined team of software and systems engineers.
  • Act as a role model for the team. Lead by doing.
  • Exercise considerable latitude in determining approaches to assignments.
  • Learn new tools independently.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in current processes and implement new processes.

Requirements

  • Must have a bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline and demonstrable experience in embedded space flight software engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships across Agile Development Teams.
  • Comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment.
  • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
  • Demonstrated experience using the Agile methodology in the development, integration and test of complex software systems and environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with the management and control of schedule/scope/cost on a challenging program.
  • Experience executing projects with agile processes and tools.
  • Programming background in C/C++ and Python.
  • Experience with leading process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with program lifecycle execution from concept phase through end-of-life phase.
  • Familiarity with software architecture, and software design as a part of a system-of-systems.
  • Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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.

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 provide diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. We foster an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility, emphasizing empowering our employees and supporting work-life balance.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 18, 2025
Salary109k-193k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Lockheed Martin

Website

lockheedmartin.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Littleton, CO

Industry

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

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