Senior Software Engineer, Level 3 - Clearance Required

Job ID

709486BR

Date Posted

Apr. 28, 2026

Position

Software Engineer – Space Protection Programs

Responsibilities

• Participate in embedded software development, integration, 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. Participate in Agile Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and guide agile development execution. As an experienced developer you'll provide peer 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems.
• Embedded programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Active TS Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
• Experience integrating complex software systems with high performance and/or timing constraints.
• Prior knowledge of embedded and/or MPSoC architectures.
• Demonstrated experience using the Agile methodology in the development, integration and test of complex software systems and environments.
• 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.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships across Agile Development Teams.

Security Clearance

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen. Clearance Level: Top Secret.

Work Location & Schedule

Onsite full‑time. Schedule: 9x80, every other Friday off.

Benefits Offered

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

SPACE

Relocation Available

Possible

Career Area

Software Engineering

Type

Full‑Time

Shift

First