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# System Automation - Developer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $166,900.0 - $309,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software System Penetration Testing, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Firmware, JAWS Scripting Language, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, Ansible, Swagger, Reverse Engineering, Selenium, Software Engineering, Performance Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), Gitlab, Kubernetes, Playwright, Operational Systems, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-5E86FD2DFD07C56C63/

## About the Role

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.

 - An active Top Secret clearance with polygraph (CI poly within 7 years).
Desired Skills

 - Playwright, Cucumber, JMeter, Swagger (or similar API tool), Selenium Tools: Cypress, 508 testing tools (JAWS or NVDA)
 - S/W: Java, Javascript, Python, Ansible
 - Other: Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, Gitlab, Jira

## Description

Modernizing a Legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge technologies. The System Automation Software Engineer will be responsible for:

 - Utilizing a test framework to execute manual and automated tests.
 - Authoring tests utilizing Cucumber and Playwright.
 - Knowledgeable in Microservices design & architecture, CI/CD, Test frameworks and automation, Agile Methodology.
 - Execute load and performance testing, chaos testing, functional testing and end-to-end testing.
 - Agile development and delivery of software.
 - Communication and collaboration: Software Development is a team-oriented discipline. Engineers need to be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members, as well as with stakeholders.

Who we are:
Our Program is seeking innovative engineers to support a critical application centered in the Analytic mission as well as modernize the Legacy system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge technologies.

Why Join Us:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Designs, develops, documents, tests, and maintains full spectrum cyber solutions. Develops and automates secure systems to support cyber offensive, defense and full spectrum cyber operations.Conducts vulnerability research, reverse engineering, penetration testing (red/blue teams), develops and integrates low-level firmware, and/or develops specialized cyber software solutions and tools based on mission requirements. Applies system knowledge of subject matter (hardware, software, networks, cloud, etc.) to conduct research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities and develop new capabilities to exploit and/or mitigate vulnerabilities.