Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. Space 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. Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a level 3 Software Engineer to support our Huntsville Operations Analysis Group (OAG). You will join a dynamic team environment with a unique culture supporting a myriad of Independent Research and Development (IRAD) projects and selected program tasks. The chemistry of the team is critical to our success. You will need to be able to perform with minimal direction and take ownership of problems and drive solutions. Creative problem solving and enthusiasm for software development are a requisite. As our Software Engineer, you will be cross trained in the Operations Analysis / Operations Research discipline. You will be tasked with supporting code development which is used to conduct analytical runs, threat trajectory generation, and maintenance of post processors for COBRA (a coverage/battlespace/requirements analysis tool) and GHOST (a sensors and threats tool) models. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop an understanding of Missile Defense (MD) system simulations. To be successful, you will need to possess an understanding of software development processes and principles and be able to communicate the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users. The majority of the software is written in C++ and MATLAB Our level 3 employees typically have 5 - 10 years of experience.