Java Software Engineer III

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Combat Effectiveness Core (CEC) team is building a space combat simulator to model space conflicts. What forces will be needed to win? How can available resources best be allocated? What are the most effective defenses to adversary threats? CEC software simulates a wide range of scenarios, wargaming the actions from both sides of a conflict to help our stakeholders develop strategy, tactics, techniques, and procedures. The team builds on this foundation for our partners by creating Mission Applications spanning Space Domain Awareness, Battle Management Command/Control and Test/Training. We are looking for strong, team-oriented full stack Java/JavaScript software developers, background with orbital mechanics, mathematics, gaming and optimization strategies a plus. Summary of Key Duties for this position: Performance of all phases of software development (user interface and software services) including design, implementation, testing and verification Developing services that solve optimization problems (dynamic programming, non-linear optimization, over-constrained planning, etc. ) Work collaboratively in small, fast paced agile teams, focused on product delivery to program customers You will be working side by side with extraordinarily talented and experienced engineers, while having the opportunity to lead and mentor less experienced individuals on the team.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Java and/or JavaScript.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment
Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearances

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, such as Math, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or other engineering disciplines
Familiarity with the Space Domain
Knowledge of Orbital dynamics and Astro Standards math libraries
Experience designing and implementing algorithms
Experience working as a member of an Agile Scrum or Kanban team

Responsibilities

Performance of all phases of software development (user interface and software services) including design, implementation, testing and verification
Developing services that solve optimization problems (dynamic programming, non-linear optimization, over-constrained planning, etc. )
Work collaboratively in small, fast paced agile teams, focused on product delivery to program customers