Software Engineer - Early Career

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Engineer. In this role you will design, develop, and test embedded software and software requirements for avionics and missions systems. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of software development processes in a team environment, programming languages, and Agile methodologies. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in computer science or related engineering discipline
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Python
• Experience working with Agile methodologies, Jira, Git, and/or automated testing

Desired Skills

• Ability to take collaborative approach and a dedication to continuous learning and team improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills
• DevSecOps experience (CI/CD)