Software Engineer Stf - E4

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.

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

• 5 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree:
• 5 years of Software Development experience or
• 2 Years of Software Development and 7 Years of System Administration Experience

• Significant experience with at least 1 modern systems programming language (Ideally Rust or Go, but all will be considered)
• Knowledge of/experience with RPM-based distros
• Experience with version control (Git or Subversion)
• Knowledgeable of virtualization platforms (Qemu/KVM)
• Knowledge of container technology (lxc or podman preferred)
• US Citizenship Required. Secret Clearance required to start.

Desired Skills

• Web Dev experience (any language or framework)
• Desire to solve challenging problems
• Strong intrapersonal skills/willingness to work with various levels of experience/skills
• Familiarity with SE Linux policy development
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice