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Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago

Software Engineer II – Spacecraft Test Systems

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Software Engineer II to design and develop software for complex satellite and rocket test and measurement systems. The role involves working under senior guidance to create and sustain software solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance and reliability.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and sustainment of software for complex test and measurement systems, working with both Common Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware

Apply best practices in design, development, integration, and verification to support reliable and efficient system performance

Working under general supervision, you will interpret technical documentation, apply software‑engineering concepts, and troubleshoot software, electrical, and electronic systems with help from senior staff

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining software, supporting automated data collection, command execution, and system monitoring

You’ll collaborate closely with systems, electrical, and test engineers to integrate and validate software in real hardware environments

Program in languages such as C, C++, and Python, applying Object Oriented principles and best practices under senior guidance

Perform detailed verification and validation activities, including system checkouts and testing

Participate in configuration management and change control processes to maintain software integrity

Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for automated and manual test equipment with mentorship

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including systems, electrical, and test engineers

Engage in Agile team practices such as daily stand ups, sprint planning, and reviews as a contributing team member

Operate effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment

Qualification

C/C++PythonObject-Oriented designAgile methodologiesSoftware integrationTest automationDebugging complex systemsEmbedded test softwareClear communicationProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python

Object-Oriented design and software engineering principles

1+ years of professional experience

US Citizenship is required

Preferred

Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Exposure to test environments or labs such as vibration, shock, or thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing

Prior experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and working in an Agile environment

Proficiency with software integration, test automation, and debugging complex systems

Familiarity with electrical test and measurement equipment (e.g., DMMs, oscilloscopes)

Experience using GitLab for version control and collaborative development workflows

Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution abilities

Strong time management, project tracking, and prioritization skills

Experience with embedded test software

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees