Software Engineer Staff - End-to-End Sim, Space Protection Programs

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.

Space Protection Programs (SPP) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the program area as a Staff Software Engineer to support the Command & Control / End-to-End Simulator development team. As part of an Agile team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks in various areas across the mission and collaborate with the development teams, contractors, customers, and subject matter experts. If you are looking for a challenging, collaborative, fast paced environment then this is the position for you.

In this position you will:

• Integrate/interface with FSW General C2
• Manage Simulator Command and Control
• Help to define the Simulator Command and Telemetry Database
• Define/Update the Communication Drivers for this asset for proper command and telemetry handling
• Work with the testbed team through integrating and testing
• Maintain Horizon baseline (or even teach some of the testbed team members how to) and how to bring in product line updates
• Serve as a software developer on an Agile team developing web applications in an open architecture infrastructure to serve an emerging area of protecting USG space assets.
• Leverage industry standard open-source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, or similar platforms/products
• Maintain Kubernetes clusters, create and automate deployment of containers using Helm, and support agile development teams by developing and maintaining tools, pipelines, scripts, and environments.
• Participate in daily scrums, software sprint/release planning, demos, and retrospectives
• Develop & demonstrate software capabilities to both internal and external partners

This position requires a government security clearance, US citizenship is a requirement for consideration.

• Experienced in software development using programming or scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, C#, Python

• Experience working in an Agile development environment, including tools such as Jira and Confluence

• US citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a technical or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience. Desired Skills:

• Experienced with Horizon software application providing command and control services for satellites, antennas, and ground hardware assets.

• Previous Flight Software or Simulation Software Experience

• Experience in application containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.) in a cloud environment (AWS/Azure/Openstack/Openshift)

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with modern engineering practices such as Cross-Functional Agile teams and Capability-based planning

• Active Top Secret security clearance Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret, 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: 9x80 every other Friday off Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. 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 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. 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.