Software Engineer Sr C/C++

• Participate in a cross-functional team to evaluate a large, complex legacy code base, assess the current CI/CD pipeline, and create a strategic roadmap for modernizing the code to enable modular, rather than monolithic, builds.
• Work closely with stakeholders to validate and guarantee the end-to-end quality and effectiveness of all proposed enhancements.
• Identify technical obstacles stemming from technical debt or system requirements and develop pragmatic solutions to address them.
• Rapidly build expertise with existing LM catalog of shared CI/CD capabilities so that theses capabilities can be properly considered for integration into proposed build enhancements that will support modular builds.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable STEM discipline.

• Proficient in modern C/C++ (C++11/14/17+) with hands on development experience on Linux operating systems and command line toolchains.

• Daily user of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to automatically compile, run unit/integration tests, and deliver builds for C/C++ projects.

• Practical knowledge foundation in software engineering best practices: Git version control, code reviews, static analysis, and rapid debugging of build or test failures.

• Self-starter who takes initiative and drives tasks to completion, asking for and offering help when needed.

• Candidate must be able to obtain & maintain a U.S. Government SECRET Security Clearance, this requires U.S. Citizenship. Desired Skills:

• Experience with GitLab and a variety of CI/CD pipeline strategies to streamline and accelerate software delivery.

• Demonstrated experience in architecting and designing large, complex legacy software systems, with deep hands on expertise in Java, C and/or C++.

• Experience in Automation & DevOps, including CI/CD definition, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated testing, and release pipeline construction.

• Interpersonal and communication abilities to enable collaboration across development, operations, security, and business teams, ensuring consistent adoption of architectural standards.

• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and delivering micro services solutions.

• Advanced problem solving skills with the ability to perform trade off analyses (e.g., cost vs. performance, time to market vs. quality).

• Expertise in API design and integration, including REST, gRPC, GraphQL, OpenAPI, and contract first approaches.

• Experience with static application security testing (SAST) tools such as Fortify or comparable solutions.

• Familiarity with binary management repositories (e.g., Artifactory, Nexus).

• Prior involvement with domestic programs at the Manassas, VA, site.

• Proficiency in modern software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy: *An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools. *The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals. *A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. *A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package. #WeAreLM #WherethebestareBuilt #OneLMHotJobs #RMSC6ISR #rmsusw

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. What We're Doing At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation., 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 Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.