Software Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

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.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The selected candidate will support the Space Data Networking Experimentation (SDNX) risk reduction for the fielding of a future Hybrid Space Network (HSN) by prototyping an advanced hardware network appliance for use with software defined networking technology.

The successful candidate will have a commendable work ethic, good communication skills, a great attitude, be a results-oriented team player, creative thinker, and problem-solver, and follow all ethical standards of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

The responsibilities include supporting software design and development activities using the best software development practices as well as supporting critical test preparation and events that will occur in the Rockville, MD facility. Candidate will also perform integration with router products, network configuration, and scenario testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Software development experience and proficiency in C++, Linux, and Python
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab)
• Familiar with Interface Control Document (ICD) definitions
• Experience with taking a design from early architecture stages through development and test
• Familiar with standard network protocols – IP, MPLS, IPSec and packet forwarding concepts
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware software integration
• Ability to support occasional short-term domestic business travel (up to 25%)
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance (US citizenship required)

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, VMs)
• Experience in requirements definition
• Experience with COTS Cisco/Juniper routers configuration and testing
• Experience with AWS, including AWS CDK and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Networking-related certifications such as Cisco DevNet Associate, CCNA, or CCNP
• Familiarity with FPGA/adaptive SoC evaluation boards (e.g., AMD Versal VCK190)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment