Description: What We're Doing
Become a part of something meaningful!
Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks.
The GMD Weapon System processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.
The Work
The ideal candidate will engage in SW development activities in support of various analysis, design and program requirements; develop test plans and procedures.
The Senior Software Engineer responsibilities include:
- Software development and support of the GMD Fire Controls (GFC) suite of products within the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) program.
- Developing and implementing software updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features of the GFC system
- Collaborating with team members, and working in a cross-functional agile scrum team.
- Support the GFC product development out of Colorado Springs, CO, primarily working within the support layer between the front-end and back-end of the GFC product.
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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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.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience.
- Recent experience in design and development of software in an object-orientated programming language, with demonstrated skills in Ada and C++
- Practical experience with Software Design
- Recent experience with version control software and Atlassian tools. i.e. Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence and Jenkins
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field
- Experience with Missile Defense Agency systems
- Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery
- Experience working in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment
- Experience programming in GNAT Programming Studio and Visual Studio Code
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and Scaled Agile Framework
- 5+ years of experience with Ada
- 2+ years of experience with C++
- Ability to maintain and upgrade existing application developed using Ada within a large code base
- Familiarity with CORBA and ACE / TAO or ORBexpress
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and government customer personnel
- Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions based on limited direction and definition
- Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project goals
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $85,900 - $164,600 . 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
