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Littleton, CO, USA
75K-140K Annually
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Hybrid
Littleton, CO, USA
75K-140K Annually
Entry level
Supports the full software engineering lifecycle for hypersonic missile flight software, including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and debugging. Develops embedded software and navigation, guidance, and control functionality, collaborates in Agile teams, and supports hardware-in-the-loop testbeds. The role requires programming in C, C++, or Python and work at a facility requiring government security clearance and special access.
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Lockheed Martin is leading the way in hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of it! We are creating the first hypersonic boost/glide system for the US Army and Navy here on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, and our NGC-SW Integrated Product Team (IPT) is responsible for the algorithms and software that control it. Our group includes the Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C or GN&C) subsystem, which flies the missile and glide body, and the embedded Flight Software (FSW) which hosts the NG&C algorithms and provides health, status, and sequencing for the entire system. Additionally, we develop and maintain the Flight Software testbeds (HILs or HWILs) which provide complete hardware integration testing with feedback and flight simulation to test the NG&C algorithms and flight software. 


Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object-oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C, C+ +, or Python. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. 

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications
  • Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree programs from an accredited college/university 

  • Must be a US Citizen; This position is located at a facility that requires special access 

Desired Skills
  • Knowledge of Agile Software Development 
  • Demonstrated experience or classroom knowledge with embedded software/hardware 
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • Ability to perform software integration and test  
  • Experience with software development  
  • Experience with Python  
  • Experience working on teams using Agile practices  
  • Experience working in a Lab environment with Linux embedded systems  
  • Automated test experience with tools like Jupiter  
  • Experience with Git, Jira, and DevOps  
  • Knowledge of and experience with the CSP overall program  
  • Experience working with Missile programs  
  • Security+ Certification  
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75400.00 - $140000.00

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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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