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# Java Software Engineer - Level 3

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** King of Prussia, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Human-Computer Interaction, Linear Programming, OpenShift, OpenStack, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Curam Configuration Tools, Delivery Pipeline, Orbital Mechanics, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Rancher, Atlassian Tools, Free and Open-Source Software, Dynamic Programming, Docker
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/14AB24A3EC01447E996C22FF822ED32E/job/

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in Java and/or JavaScript.

 * Experience with application containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)

 * Experience working in an Agile development environment, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence

 * Experience with CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools (Gitlab, ArgoCD)

 * Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearances.

Desired Skills:

 * Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, such as Math, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or other engineering disciplines

 * Familiarity with the Space Domain

 * Knowledge of Orbital dynamics and Astro Standards math libraries

 * Experience designing and implementing algorithms

 * Experience working as a member of an Agile Scrum or Kanban team

## Description

We are looking for talented Software Engineers with a passion for developing creative solutions spanning Space Domain Awareness, Space Battle Management Command/Control, Modeling/Simulation, Wargaming and Test/Training. If you are a team-oriented, full stack, Java/JavaScript software developer with a background in orbital mechanics, mathematics, gaming and optimization strategies, come join us.

Our team leverages industry standard open-source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher. Our automation-first and "everything as code" mindset allows our software engineers to focus their time and efforts on what is most important - building cutting edge functionality for our end users. As a Software Engineer on an Agile Scrum Team, you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop and deploy solutions for a complex space system following core engineering principles, ultimately enabling the delivery of fully functioning mission capability to end users securely and continuously.

You will be working side by side with extraordinarily talented and experienced engineers, while having the opportunity to lead and mentor less experienced individual

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

 * Performance of all phases of software development (user interface and software services) including design, implementation, integration, testing and verification

 * Developing services that solve optimization problems (dynamic programming, non-linear optimization, over-constrained planning, etc. )

 * Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space-based systems to support prioritized mission needs

 * Work collaboratively in small, fast paced agile teams, focused on product delivery to program customers

This position will sit in King of Prussia, PA .


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