Staff Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, COKing of Prussia, PA
Salary: $113,900–$200,905 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $157k

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This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $178k 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 618 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $101,000–$178,135 across 309 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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Lockheed Martin is hiring a Software Engineer to join its SPACE team, focusing on mission-critical projects in secure communications and defense technology. This role involves software integration, technical program management, and ensuring compliance with security standards in a classified environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include onboarding new products onto the Framework, leading installation and configuration tasks, documenting processes, resolving technical issues, mentoring junior staff, and managing metrics for senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux CLI, Bash/Python scripting, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, API testing, and DevSecOps practices, along with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with Jira and GitLab.

Skills

Linux Terraform Kubernetes Bash Python Ansible Jira GitLab CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL Docker DevSecOps API testing Automated integration tests

What you'll do

Own end-to-end onboarding of new software products onto the Framework, enforcing security and compliance.
Lead installation and configuration of Framework components, authoring version-controlled guides.
Produce and maintain integration guides, test plans, and risk mitigation documents for stakeholders.
Diagnose and drive resolution of defects, collaborating with subcontractors and internal teams.
Design and maintain tooling for configuration management, acting as liaison to the Change Request Board.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
Define and present defect, installation, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

What we're looking for

US citizenship with active DOD Secret clearance required.
Experience in systems/software engineering and integration in Agile environments.
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) with Agile methodologies.
Proficiency in Linux command line, shell scripting (Bash/Python), and system administration.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Expertise in Terraform or Ansible for Infrastructure as Code management.
Ability to develop and run API tests and automated integration tests.

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