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Job Description
This onsite role in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania places a Staff Software Engineer, Level 4 on a Lockheed Martin Space Agile Scrum team. The position involves developing and deploying software for a complex space system to support mission capability under TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Generate and simulate operational level plans to explore feasible approaches for defending space assets in future operations
- Dynamically optimize terrestrial and space-based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness
- Strategically optimize the deployment and maneuvering of satellite constellations to address evolving priorities
- Rapidly develop and deploy solutions for a complex space system in line with core engineering practices
- Ensure delivery of fully functioning mission capability to end users in a secure and continuous manner
Requirements
- Experience developing software in Java, C++, JavaScript, and Python
- Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)
- Experience working in an Agile development environment with tools such as JIRA and Confluence
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/configuration tools (GitLab, ArgoCD)
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have a current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Position located at a facility that requires special access
Technologies
- Java, C++, JavaScript, Python
- Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd, Rancher
- GitLab, ArgoCD
- JIRA, Confluence
- OpenStack, OpenShift
- AWS, Azure
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
Security and Eligibility
This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a United States citizen to be considered. Clearance level for this role is TS/SCI.
Job Details
- Experience Level: Experienced Professional
- Business Unit: SPACE
- Relocation Available: Possible
- Career Area: Software Engineering
- Type: Full-Time
- Shift: First
- Location: King of Prussia, PA (onsite)
Other Important Information
- Expression of Interest: Applying indicates interest in this position and potential consideration for other opportunities with similar skills and requirements.
- Ability to Work Remotely: This role is Onsite Full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
- Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin offers various alternate schedules to provide flexibility, including condensed work weeks in addition to Paid Time Off benefits.
- Schedule for this Position: 9x80 schedule with every other Friday Off
- Application Window: The posting closes in 90 days; for optimal consideration, apply within 5 to 30 days of the requisition posting date