Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING 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. THE WORK The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our development team in Littleton, CO. As a Software Engineer, you will work with a team of developers to design, develop, test, and deploy a novel satellite payload simulator, driving a new generation of satellite mission processing capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative, forward-leaning programs while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. This is an EARLY CAREER (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience. No Security clearance required to start however must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

1+ years of related experience working on software development projects
Ability to interact with peer-developers to facilitate interoperability with other subsystems
Demonstrated understanding of software development practices
Experience with Microsoft software products
No security clearance required prior to start however must be willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
Experience with writing software for computationally complex problems
Demonstrated understanding of software design with a focus on either web-client user interfaces or back-end high throughput calculations
Understanding of and comfort developing software in C++
Experience using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
Experience developing software/hardware interfaces including integration with third-party API’s
Experience with RF link budget analysis
Experience with satellite RF communications techniques
Knowledge of orbital physics, particularly LEO systems
Experience with radar systems analysis
Experience with STK, AFSIM, MPAT, or similar satellite propagation modeling software tools
Experience with C++, Python, or other similar high-level languages
Active TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

Planning and conducting software development activities
Designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software for a system performing complex calculations including orbital projection and satellite payload behavior and performance
Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. This will include working within an Agile workflow and supporting major program milestone events (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) from initial design through final delivery of a product
Correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
Ensures software standards are met in conjunction with team leadership