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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Ground Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. They are seeking a Level 2 Ground Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications. The role involves collaborating with an Agile team to modernize software systems and enhance efficiency and security.
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Responsibilities

You will design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications using Java, C#, Rust, Angular, Python
You will support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability
You will collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology

Qualification

JavaC#RustPythonApache KafkaApache ActiveMQELK StackOpenSearchPostgreSQLRedisHelmKubernetesGitDevSecOpsScaled Agile FrameworkAgile MethodologiesCI/CDAutomated testingRegression testingGround subsystemsMicroservicesSoftware Development

Required

Active TS Clearance required for consideration with the ability to obtain an SCI
Software Development, Software Engineering background, with a track record of successful project delivery
Experience in Scaled Agile development methodologies, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and teamwork across Agile Development Teams
1+ years of professional experience
BS degree

Preferred

Meaningful experience designing and implementing software solutions using the following technologies: Java, C#, Rust, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache ActiveMQ, ELK Stack/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, Helm, Kubernetes
Cloud/containerization experience with a good understanding of distributed systems and designing for scalability
Experience developing ground subsystems
Experience developing microservices
Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration
Working knowledge of DevSecOps Pipelines
Excellent understanding of Agile Methodologies as they relate to the Scaled Agile Framework
Experience with Agile, automated test, CI/CD, and regression testing
Committed with strong problem-solving skills applied to software engineering solutions
Previous experience delivering highly reliable Communications / Ground subsystems

Benefits

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available: Possible
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.
Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed.
These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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.

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