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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer Sr Stf - E5 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,300.0 - $275,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, JIRA, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Compilers, Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Fortran (Programming Language), Make (Software), Systems Analysis, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, OpenCL, Software Engineering, Subversion, Data Processing, High Performance Computing, Gpu Programming, Git, Modeling and Simulation, Software Coding, Multiplatform, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9192250/software-engineer-sr-stf-e5 ## About the Role In order to be successful in this role, you will have a degree (BS) in a STEM related discipline with solid mathematics and/or physics background and experience in some combination of modeling and simulation, Fortran and/or C languages, Python, Korn, BASH, and/or Perl scripting, compilers, software benchmarking, system analysis, algorithm and/or software design. #LI-CS1 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. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in STEM related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of professional level experience * Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments * Working with HPC users workflow for mod/sim problems and GUIs * Knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies * Demonstrated proficiency with Fortran, C, and/or C++ * Demonstrated proficiency with BASH and Korn * Linux Operating System proficiency, ability to solve end-user computer system problems while working independently in a lab environment. * Proficiency in basic software practices such as coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management * Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain the integrity of an existing code base * Experience designing and delivering training workshops, tutorials, or onboarding material for HPC users and internal staff Active Top Secret/SCI with a CI Poly to start. Desired Skills * Experience mentoring junior engineers or scientists, providing technical guidance, and conducting code review sessions * Revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git) * Build/install tools (e.g. CMake, Makefile, autoconf) * Experience with Python and Perl * GPU programming experience (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL) * Agile process and JIRA * AI/ML/Neural Networks experience * Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work * Superior programming skills and excellent attention to detail * Strong communication skills a results-oriented team player, creative thinker, and problem-solver * Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice #LMSpaceSystemsEng #LMSpaceSoftwareEng #LMSpaceDevOps #SpaceCYBPrograms ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)