Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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, a leader in advancing secure communications and cutting-edge defense technology, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in King of Prussia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that protect and serve our nation’s defense. In this position, you will play a key role in software development as part of an Agile Development Team working on satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. You will focus on developing and automating test solutions to ensure robust, secure, and resilient software products that meet high-performance and security standards. This position is contingent on contract award spring of 2026 This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance, as the facility requires special access.

Requirements

Professional experience in software engineering or systems engineering with a focus on automated testing.
Familiarity with DevSecOps process, tools (Gitlab, Github), and frameworks (Docker and Kubernetes).
Final secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

CICD / Kubernetes / web based app experience
Automated test experience
Experience with containerization
Familiarity with modern backend and web frameworks like .Net Core/Spring Boot or Angular/React.
Software factory experience
Proficiency in Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly in secure, high-performance applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment
Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for secure military communications.
Develop and execute automated test cases using tools like Cypress and Playwright (for frontend testing) and Postman (for API validation).
Implement high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across web applications and APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to requirements creation, test case development, and automated testing efforts.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Help maintain the secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.