Ground Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
King of Prussia, PALittleton, CO
Salary
$76,500–$134,895 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $106k
$62k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $133,770–$191,462 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $106k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

Lockheed Martin currently has 611 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $101,000–$178,135 across 304 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Ground Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Level 2 ground Software Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance for its King of Prussia, PA or Littleton, CO locations. This role involves developing innovative enterprise and cloud-based solutions for mission management and command and control using Java, Angular, Python, and other modern technologies within an Agile team. You will design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers to progress system capabilities from early design through site acceptance. The position requires strong software development skills, experience in Scaled Agile methodologies, and proficiency in containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as continuous integration and automated testing practices. This role is ideal for emerging professionals with 1+ years of experience who are passionate about mission-critical systems and innovative solutions in the space domain.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software using Java, Angular, Python.
  • Collaborate with a team to develop innovative enterprise solutions for mission management and command and control.
  • Utilize DevSecOps methodologies including automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
  • Participate in progressing system capabilities from early design through site acceptance.
  • Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and open-source software solutions into projects.
  • Document microservice-based architectures and ensure effective communication within Agile teams.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required
  • 1+ years of professional software development experience
  • Expertise in Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices
  • Strong background in Java, Angular, Python, and web application development
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Ability to design and document microservice-based architectures
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and distributed systems

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