Ground Software Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin Corporation•King Of Prussia, PA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

TSpace is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. As Ground Software Engineer: You will design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications using Java, C#, Angular, Python You will support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability You will collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology Selected candidates will be required to possess Active TS/SCI clearance for consideration. This position is contingent upon the program award expected in October/November and a start date of winter of 2026. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Requirements

Strong Software Development, Software Engineering background, with a track record of successful project delivery
Experience developing ground subsystems
Demonstrated expertise in Scaled Agile development methodologies, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and teamwork across Agile Development Teams.
An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Meaningful experience designing and implementing software solutions using the following technologies: Java, C++, C#, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache Iceberg, Apache Spark, Apache Fink, Amazon S3, Ceph, protobuf, avro, Cuda, OpenCL
Cloud/containerization experience with a good understanding of distributed systems and designing for scalability
Experience developing microservices
Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration
Working knowledge of DevSecOps Pipelines
Excellent understanding of Agile Methodologies as they relate to the Scaled Agile Framework
Experience with Agile, automated test, CI/CD, and regression testing
Committed with strong problem-solving skills applied to software engineering solutions
Experience with back end development and algorithms
Previous experience delivering highly reliable Communications / Ground subsystems

Responsibilities

design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications using Java, C#, Angular, Python
support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability
collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology