Software Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

The Advanced Programs and Exploitation (APEX) team within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a skilled software engineer to support space-based mission processing of OPIR data used for missile warning and defense programs. In this position, you will focus on the software infrastructure, development environments, automation, and CI/CD capabilities that enable a team of engineers to develop, integrate, test, and deploy mission processing software. You will work closely with other software engineers to establish reliable and repeatable development and deployment processes.

The selected candidate will be responsible for

• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for software build, test, analysis, and deployment
• Automating software development, integration, and test workflows
• Building and maintaining development and test environments using containers and virtualization
• Supporting software builds across Linux and embedded target environments
• Developing tools and scripts in Python, C++, Bash, or other languages to automate engineering workflows
• Managing software dependencies, build configurations, and development infrastructure
• Troubleshooting build, deployment, and environment issues across development teams
• Supporting automated software testing and regression infrastructure
• Supporting configuration management and version control practices

This position is located in our offices in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a related technical field
• Software development experience in C++, Python, or another modern programming language
• Experience developing software in a Linux environment
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Ability to obtain a Secret government clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or other container technologies
• Experience with Linux system administration and scripting
• Experience with CMake or other build systems
• Experience developing automated test infrastructure
• Experience with artifact repositories and package management
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tools
• Experience supporting cross-compilation or embedded software build environments
• Experience with cloud, virtualized, or distributed computing environments
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other safety- or mission-critical software environments
• Active security clearance

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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.