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# Ground Data Software Engineer - Early Career

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,700.0 - $110,630.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Systems, Linux, Web Development, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Scrum Methodology, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Unix Commands, Web Application Frameworks, Jupyter Notebook, Data Processing, Comet Programming, ReactJS, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Data Programming, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=686b463f732f1fc3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
 * Software development and maintenance experience in Python and Java.
 * Strong user support skills able to directly address user concerns.
 * Experience with Linux environments and comfortable with basic Unix commands, utilities, and system administration activities.
 * Experience developing in and supporting software in a Linux environment, including basic shell scripting
 * Experience with software development practices: version control systems (Git, Gitlab), issue tracking (JIRA), procedure/wiki documentation (Confluence)
 * Must be a US Citizen due to program requirements

Desired Skills:

 * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to varying levels of teammates, management, and customers.
 * Independent problem-solving skills.
 * Experience working under an Agile Framework (Scrum)
 * Project management skills that involve working with multiple teams and developing project schedules
 * Demonstrated experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously
 * Experience using OS/COMET
 * Experience performing web application development including RESTful services, web frontends, and integration with webservers, databases, and messaging platforms
 * Project experience with Jupyter Notebooks for data analysis
 * Experience with container and cloud-based technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Experience with JavaScript web frameworks (React, Angular)
 * Experience with basic networking design and practices
 * Experience in developing SW for support of spacecraft operations, including telemetry and data processing, data analysis
 * Experience working with NASA, specifically Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
 * Experience working Ground Data Systems in support of spacecraft operations



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