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Experienced Software Engineer

ClearanceJobs, King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19406

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Top Secret/Sci Software Engineer

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents, and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Bring your experience and passion for engineering to Lockheed Martin, and build the systems which support our nation's defense systems. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate software solutions that support complex space and defense missions. You will collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing software for both embedded and large-scale system environments. From spacecraft flight software to ground-based command and control systems, your work will directly contribute to advancing national security and space exploration. What does this role look like? Develop, test, and integrate software using C, C++, Java, and C# across embedded and system-level applications. Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) solutions for mission-critical and safety-critical applications. Apply DevSecOps practices to enable secure, automated software development, testing, and deployment pipelines. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to support system-level design, integration, and validation. Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization in complex environments. Support software documentation, configuration management, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Contribute to technical reviews and provide input on design decisions to ensure software meets program requirements. Important Notes Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in hiring for multiple roles. You can't and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience). Proficiency in software development using C, C++, and Java in real-time or embedded systems. Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and low-level software integration. Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), version control, and configuration management practices. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, including secure coding practices, automated builds, testing, and deployment pipelines. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary system environments, interfacing with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze/debug complex systems. U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Desired Skills Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline. Proficiency with C# or C3 (depending on context of C3 environment-Command, Control, and Communications software or specific C3 programming tools). Experience developing safety-critical or mission-critical systems. Knowledge of secure coding standards (e.g., MISRA, CERT C/C++) and cybersecurity best practices. Hands-on experience with DevSecOps toolchains (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, SonarQube, Coverity). Background in real-time embedded systems development and performance optimization. Familiarity with communication protocols, middleware, or distributed systems. Experience with space, defense, or aerospace software systems development. Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across systems, hardware, and test engineering teams. Active DoD security clearance highly preferred. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: 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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.