Description:Our world is a dynamic place, more so today than ever before. Come join us on Special Programs as we partner with the U.S. intelligence community to navigate the ever-changing global landscape. If you love all things space and get excited about the prospect of building premiere spacecraft for our customers, then Special Programs is the place for you to make a difference. Do what matters.
As Software Engineer you will:
• Be joining Ground Element Test engineers responsible for Integration, testing and deploying software and hardware products as an integral component of a larger, complex system and across multiple contracts throughout the full software lifecycle.
• Perform technical development for the requirements and regression test team by performing requirement verification, system validation and Test Automation development.
• Design, develop, and implement testing of use cases, scenarios, and requirements use different development languages and automated test tools.
• Work with members of the test team of engineers when defining test plans for requirement verification, system validation and architect the test automation framework as we continue transition into a DevOps paradigm.
• Perform and/or ensure the ongoing verification/validation of the created tests.
• Clearly communicate ideas and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Possess excellent organizational, written and communication skills, interacting with engineers on the team and across teams daily.
This is an EARLY CAREER (level 2) ROLE where candidates require 2+ years of professional experience and a BS degree or above.
Final Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start and must have the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI w/ poly clearance.
Candidates must meet ALL of the Basic Qualifications shown below for consideration.To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.
Our 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.
Basic Qualifications:• Experience with programing and/or scripting languages (C++, JAVA, Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
• Experience with Agile and or Devops
• Top Secret clearance needed to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ poly.
Desired Skills:• Self-driven - ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Automated testing experience (Cucumber, Selenium, Serenity, junit, Sikuli, REST Assured etc.)
• Experience developing and communicating clear, concise test procedures
• Experience with building test architectures
• Experience with the Space domain (satellite ground systems and orbital platforms)
• Experience with Agile Development environments
• Experience with Agile Automated Test Development tools, software, and processes (e.g. Cypress, CI/CD pipelines, Docker container deployments, Kubernetes, JIRA, Confluence)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $70,500 - $135,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on
Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
