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Senior Software Engineer

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Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
110K-205K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
110K-205K Annually
Senior level
Develop and maintain simulation software for NASA’s Orion spacecraft program. Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting logical and mathematical models using C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink. The role supports full software development lifecycle activities, hardware-in-the-loop environments, software quality practices, user support, and simulation of hardware functionality, system dynamics, and mission scenarios.
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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.
We are on a journey to a permanent presence at the Moon and we're closer than ever. Lockheed Martin builds NASA's Orion spacecraft for the Artemis missions. Join a talented team of Orion engineers engaged in the design and fabrication of the only deep space, human-rated spacecraft that will take humans farther than we have ever gone before.
This position is for a Senior Software Engineer on the simulation software team for the NASA Orion program. A Simulation Software Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes development of simulation tools. Designing, coding, testing, and debugging logical and mathematical models (using C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink) to replicate hardware functionality, system dynamics, and mission scenarios. They are responsible for the full software development lifecycle, ensuring code quality, producing user documentation, and supporting users in both software-only and hardware-in-the-loop environments.


Basic Qualifications

• B.S in Engineering or related degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle
• Experience debugging and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems
• Proficiency in C++, Python
• Linux Experience

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with real-time 6 DoF simulation
• Experience with aerospace engineering concepts - fluid mechanics, orbital dynamics, etc.
• Experience with Software Configuration Management tools such as Perforce
• Desired experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Desired previous experience with Orion
• Works effectively independently and as part of a team

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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