Level 4 Software Engineer

Benefits and culture

Lockheed Martin Space values a collaborative, mission-driven environment that supports your growth and well-being. This onsite role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, foster professional development, and promote a healthy work‑life balance.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and test the Mission Processing software and APIs.
• Extend existing frameworks to support new sensor interfaces.
• Define and document robust APIs for mission processing workflows.
• Deliver mission-processing applications that meet strict performance, latency, and reliability targets.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
• Troubleshoot issues across the software stack to maintain quality and uptime.
• Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, algorithm, and mission-operations teams to ship features on schedule.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience with proficiency in Java, C#, or C++.
• BS degree required.
• Professional experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Final Secret security clearance required for consideration.

Technologies

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Java
• C#
• C++

Location and work arrangement

Onsite only at designated Lockheed Martin facilities in Boulder, CO or Valley Forge, PA. This is a Full-Time, First shift position.

Work schedule includes a 9x80 model with every other Friday off.

Security and eligibility

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US citizen to be considered. Clearance level: Secret.

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $113,900 to $200,905.