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Software Engineer Asc - E1

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$75,400–$140,000/yrHighlands Ranch, CO, United StatesPosted 1mo ago

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About the job

## Standard Job Description As part of the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) team, you will play a key role delivering Space Vehicle (SV) and payload flight software (FSW) toward our continued success. Our team delivers on-board functionality, thoroughly tested, and flight ready. Our support doesn’t end at launch – we are available for our customers throughout operations and sustainment phases.

Come join an exciting team in a fast-paced environment at Lockheed Martin Space! ## Key Responsibilities As a Early Career Software Engineer within the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) you will contribute to our mission by: - Collaborate in the design of code implementations - Develop and test software as part of a larger Agile execution team - Contribute to peer code review and merge approval ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field - Proficiency in C++ programming language - Demonstrated experience with Linux Operating Systems - Experience working in an Agile Environment - Strong analytical/problem solving abilities - Effective communication for cross-team coordination ## Desired Skills - Knowledge/experience in a Version Control System (Git) - Experience with one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, HTML - Experience using automated unit testing frameworks Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice #LMSpaceSoftwareEng ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $75400.00 - $140000.00 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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.

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