Level 4 Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Boulder, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Level 4 Software Engineer to support the Resilient Missile Warning and Missile Tracking (RMWT) Epoch 2 V2 program in Boulder, CO. This role involves developing solutions for OPIR sensor-data-stream processing to enable missile-warning capabilities for the Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation. The position is contingent upon program award expected in November 2026. This is a MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. LM SPACE is reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity, and advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

Requirements

At least five years of professional software development experience.
Proven ability to work in high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining a focus on system quality and timely delivery.
5+ years of experience coding software with proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, C#, or C++.
Professional experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
Understanding of how applications are deployed and orchestrated (e.g., Kubernetes).
Excellence in written and verbal communication, specifically in producing high-quality technical documentation and providing constructive, actionable feedback during peer code reviews.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and test the Mission Processing codebase.
Adapt and extend existing frameworks for new sensor interfaces.
Create and document robust APIs, and build mission-processing applications that meet stringent performance, latency, and reliability requirements.
Write and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
Troubleshoot issues across the software stack.
Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, algorithm, and mission-operations teams to deliver high-quality features on schedule.