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# Cyber Software Eng Sr Stf - E5

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,900.0 - $309,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Usage Tracking, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27959846/Cyber-Software-Eng-Sr-Stf-E5-Maryland-Fort-Meade-1301

## About the Role

* Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
 * Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Candidate must possess an active security clearance with a polygraph.

Desired Skills

 * C++
 * Python
 * Kubernetes

## Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
By leveraging your expertise in instructional design and technical training, you will play a critical role in enhancing the operational readiness of our Cyber & Intelligence teams and ensuring the success of high-stakes national security missions.

THE WORK

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments. Write or review software and system documentation. Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project. Design or implement complex database or data-repository interfaces/queries. Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards. Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components. Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyze system flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas. Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance. Design, develop and modify software systems, using
scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design. Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system-resource, or interface constraints; perform quality control on team products. Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards. Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.


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