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# Software Engineer - Early Career

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $75,400.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Computer Equipment, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9277793/software-engineer-early-career

## About the Role

* Enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical degree
 * Experience in software design and development
 * Proficient with one of the following C/C++, C#, and Python Programming Languages.
 * Experience developing maintainable code as well as performing unit, integration, and regression testing.
 * US Citizenship Required. Final Secret Clearance required to start.

Desired Skills

 * Familiar working within an Agile team environment.
 * Satellite ground systems or operations experience, especially with GPS

## Description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Software Engineer Associate. In this role, you will design, develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to mission problems. You will also correct program errors, prepare operating instructions, compile documentation of program development, and analyze system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. You will have experience and/or knowledge of agile methods and practices and Object-oriented programming.

The selected software engineer 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Final Secret Clearance required to start.