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Lockheed Martin · 11 hours ago

Software Engineer Associate

positionHuntsville, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Lockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the potential of space to drive innovation and security. The Early Career Software Engineer will support the software engineering lifecycle and work on the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Software, including responsibilities like build checkout and test implementation.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery
Support the THAAD Ground Software Build and Integration Test Team
Build checkout, test implementation, execution, and troubleshooting for THAAD Fire Control Software in lab environment on representative testbeds using simulated radar, launcher and missile models

Qualification

CC++PythonLinux embedded systemsAutomated testingGitJiraDevOpsTHAAD Fire Control softwareMissile programsSecurity+ CertificationCommunication

Required

Experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C, C++, or Python
Must be a US Citizen
This position will require a government security clearance
Candidate must function well in a creative, high tempo, collaborative, cross-functional, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment
Candidate should be self-motivated, inquisitive, conscientious, and detail oriented

Preferred

Experience working in a Lab environment with Linux embedded systems
Automated test experience with tools like Jupiter Notebook, Pandas, Sikuli, Robot Framework
Experience with Git, Jira, and DevOps
Knowledge of and experience with the THAAD Fire Control software
Experience working with Missile programs
Security+ Certification
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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