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Software Engineer Stf - E4

  • Lockheed Martin
  • PA
  • Aug 18, 2026
Information Technology Security Clearance

Job Description

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in satellite mission planning, mission scheduling, resource allocation, or spacecraft operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and implementation of mission planning algorithms and software systems.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or providing technical direction for software development efforts.
• Experience developing software using C#, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience working within Agile software development teams.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with either a favorable polygraph adjudication, or agreement to submit to a polygraph, and ability to maintain the required clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

 

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and spacecraft operations.
• Experience developing optimization, scheduling, planning, or decision-support algorithms.
• Full software development lifecycle experience, including requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment, and sustainment.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and operational mission planning activities.
• Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a technical authority within a software development organization.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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