Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin develops and integrates technologies for the Missile Defense System through its Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications National Team. The company is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to develop and maintain scalable DevOps solutions, CI/CD pipelines, software applications, infrastructure automation, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Design, build, implement and maintain CI/CD pipeline using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins

Develop and maintain complex software applications in languages such as Python, Java, Bash, and Powershell

Implement solutions for an enterprise-scale network, including building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Software-defined Networking (SDN) solutions to optimize network management

Develop and maintain documentation for all software, including CI/CD pipelines, architecture, configuration, and tooling guides

Develop and enhance automation scripts and services using Python or Java to improve DevOps workflows

The candidate may be required to support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

Any other required tasks by the program

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

Preferred

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is a plus
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and basic orchestration concepts
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated engineers as well as independently at times on large field projects
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Containerization technologies

Docker

Orchestration concepts

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio drawing tools

AI prompting

Effective communicator

writing skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative team player

Independent worker

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.

Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Company

Aerospace, defense, and security contractor

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Founded in 1912

10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Must have an 8140 Compliant Certification such as: Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc
• Qualified candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position. This requires US Citizenship
• Must maintain a valid US passport
• Must be able to travel to alternate work locations to execute job duties such as deployments
• Experience coding in various programming languages, including Python and Java, as well as scripting languages such as Bash and Powershell
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles, API integration (particularly the REST API), and Git version control
• Ability to script and test automation of software tools
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is a plus
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and basic orchestration concepts
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated engineers as well as independently at times on large field projects
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Required skills

Python, Java, Bash, PowerShell, Git, REST API Integration, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Automation Scripting, Object-Oriented Programming, 8140-Compliant Cybersecurity Certification

Preferred skills

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is a plus

Experience

Entry level