Software Engineer - Mission Planning Lead

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The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer Sr Stf to join our development team. As the Leader of a Mission Planning Software System, you will lead a team of developers to design, develop, test, and deploy a major software subsystem to provide mission planning instructions as part of a first-of-its kind antenna system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative, forward-leaning programs while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Responsibilities include :

• Leading a team of software engineers, coordinating with other subsystem team and program leadership, splitting time between technical and leadership tasks
• Planning, conducting, and coordinating software development activities for a mission planning software system, performing complex processing of instruction sets for multiple hardware sites based on user input
• Designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that delivers commands and instruction sets across multiple hardware sites and provides a user interface for an operator
• Engaging with Systems Engineering organization to decompose and allocate requirements, perform verification and validation, and support system integration
• Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. This will include facilitating an Agile workflow, providing data in support of Earned Value Management-style (EVM) cost accounting, and supporting major program milestone events (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) from initial design through final delivery of a product
• Applying knowledge of computer hardware and software, mission planning systems, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software
• Correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
• Ensures software standards are met in conjunction with program leadership

Selected candidate must have an active TS / SCI security clearance for consideration.

This is an SR CAREER (level 5) ROLE where candidates typically require 8 years of professional experience and a BS degree.

This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Q1,2026.

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We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work / life balance and more.

Basic Qualifications :

Desired Skills :

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Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : TS / SCI

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : 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, and Holidays.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : SPACE

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Software Engineering

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First