Job Description
Software Engineer - Senior Level at Lockheed Martin summary:
This senior software engineer role at Lockheed Martin involves developing and maintaining advanced software systems with a focus on cybersecurity and signal processing applications. The position requires extensive experience in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, and proficiency in Linux development environments, along with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Responsibilities include software design, integration, testing, and supporting cyber protection efforts for critical infrastructure and defense systems.
Job ID: 711010BR
Date posted: Nov. 18, 2025
Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today's most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you'll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you'll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you'll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.
THE WORK As a Software Engineer - Senior Level you will be responsible for:
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements
• Contributing to cutting edge development programs and designing new solutions
• Innovating RF signal processing applications
• Developing analytics, visualization and discovery tools
• Integrating new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors
• Reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components
WHO WE ARE The program is on fire for cyber. In support of our customer, members of the team are responsible for providing full lifecycle support including analysis, design, development, integration, testing, procurement, deployment, security, training and sustainment for collection and antenna systems.
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.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. May substitute four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Proficiency working in Linux development environments
• Proficiency coding in Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar project management tools
• Candidate must possess active security clearance with a polygraph
Desired Skills: • Experience with Software-Defined Radio (SDR) programming
• Experience with geospatial processing
• Experience coding 2D and 3D image displays
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly SP
Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,200 - $225,975. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
Keywords:
software engineer, cybersecurity, senior software developer, signal processing, software development, Python programming, C++, Linux development, TS/SCI security clearance, defense software engineering
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work,