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# Software Engineer Sr - E3

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,600.0 - $227,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux, Korn Shell, OpenShift, OpenStack, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Curam Configuration Tools, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Computer Equipment, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Free and Open-Source Software, Docker
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9110940/software-engineer-sr-e3

## About the Role

* Development experience with any of the following programming languages: Java

 * 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

 * Must be a US Citizen; Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain and obtain a SCI . This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

 * Development experience with Linux and shell scripting (e.g., bash, ash, ksh)

 * Familiarity with the Space Domain

 * Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment

 * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level

 * Demonstrated ability to establish strong team relationships and deliver exceptional results

 * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

 * Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

 * Active TS/SCI security clearance

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## Description

the ultimate high ground in a future space war * Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space-based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness * Strategically optimizing the placement and maneuvering of constellations of satellites to satisfy multiple, evolving priorities Our team leverages industry standard open source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, and Helm. 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., Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.


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