Software Engineer

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.

A Software Engineer: Plans and conducts software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to mission problems. 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 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.

Test Support Software Development: Update and add new capabilities to legacy test support software used to test tactical equipment. Develop software using Object Oriented methodology C++ using Visual Studio, Gitlab, and Jira. Possible Python and/or Java scripting. Windows 10 development environment with integration of hardware and software, some possible embedded coding. Program developed Agile software process, full software lifecycle including updating requirements, design, coding, testing, and technical documentation.