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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.
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The selected candidate will join the Spacemesh Controller team in developing capabilities for the Space Development Agency (SDA). This covers Tranche 2 of the Transport and Tracking Layers as well as Tranche 3 of the Tracking Layer
The SDA's Tranche 2 Beta Transport Layer (T2B) is a mesh network of over one hundred optically interconnected satellites that provides a resilient, low-latency, high-volume data transport communication system. The SDA's Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 Tracking Layers (T2TK/TRKT3) build upon the Transport Layer to transport high-fidelity mission payload data. Delivering persistent, encrypted tracking and battlespace awareness, the layer enables global sensor fusion and Warfighter mission support around the globe.
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced software engineer to join our fast-paced development effort and contribute to the success of a very challenging and rewarding mission.
The successful candidate will have a commendable work ethic, good communication skills, a great attitude, be a results-oriented team player, creative thinker and problem-solver, and follow all ethical standards of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.
The responsibilities include supporting software design, development, and verification activities using the best software development practices as well as supporting critical test preparation and events that will occur in the Rockville, MD and eventually Bethesda, MD facilities.
- Software development experience and proficiency in C++, Linux, and Python
- Currently holds a US government Security clearance of Secret or higher
- Experience in requirements definitions
- Familiar with network protocols, packets forwarding concepts
- Familiar with Interface Control Document (ICD) definitions
- Experience in developing software in satellite communication domain and a good understanding of the related software architecture
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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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