Software Engineer Sr - E3

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WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

THE WORK
Lockheed Martin's Paragon Program is seeking a talented level 3 Software Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to work from either our King of Prussia, PA or Herndon, VA location(s).

We are seeking a SW Engineer to participate in the design, development, test and maintenance of complex mission application software and database applications for the Paragon organization which supports multiple programs. Looking for someone who is (or is willing to become) a Domain/Subject Matter Expert in the Mission Management and/or Command and Control domains.

Standard Job Description

• 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.

This is an EARLY-MID CAREER (level 3) ROLE where candidates typically require 3+ years of experience and a BS degree.

WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

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Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing backend application software on a Linux platform using the one or more of the following programming languages: C/C++, Java
• Agile software development experience (SAFe, Kanban, Scrum)
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and innovation in developing application software that satisfies mission requirements and resolves code/logic defects in an efficient manner
• Experience designing, testing and debugging complex software applications with many interdependencies and interfaces
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration with willingness to obtain a poly.

Desired Skills

• Domain knowledge of mission planning and scheduling or command and telemetry systems
• Experience using software development tools and methodologies (Ant, Git, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Collaborator, automated testing)
• Experience with cost estimation based on high level requirements and specifications
• Experience with application containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience using math and modeling tools (Matlab, STK)
• Experience developing software in Cloud Computing environments (AWS)
• An aptitude for developing code for math and physics-based algorithms
• The candidate should possess a high degree of ethics, an optimistic outlook, and have the ability to work independently within a team environment
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice