Software Engineer Stf - E4
The posting names a TS/SCI clearance.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Within Space Security area, the Arctic Gates program is growing, and we are looking for a Software Product owner to lead our team of dedicated full stack software engineers to meet our Customer's needs. Our team will be developing and integrating new Operational C2 systems in a virtual cloud environment and working closely with other Mission Partners to deliver a fully integrated system to the Customer comprised of critical software applications.
As the Software Product owner, you will be leading a team composed of 5-6 software engineers of varying levels of experience. You will work closely with other technical leads on the program on the following types of tasks:
- Working with the agile team & architects to identify and define the software features needs to meet system requirements, which includes defining acceptance criteria
- Agile backlog management, refinement and prioritization for software features, flowing changes into the overall Enterprise Roadmap; coordinating with Mission Partners on features that have interfaces
- Leading and preparing, in conjunction with the scrum master, for Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and Incremental Design Reviews, which may include pre-planning and design-time as needed
- Verifying that the features implemented by the team throughout each agile release are complete and verified, meeting all acceptance criteria, which may involve manual or automated testing, reviewing merge requests, or documentation
- Identifying and working through software feature dependencies, government furnished needs (GFx), and risks or opportunities
- Coordinating with the System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team on when features, defects are ready for system test, supporting DR review boards and moving DRs through the lifecycle until they are closed
- Review artifacts for Engineering Review Boards for items such as system architecture, interface control documents, test reports, and other contract deliverables (CDRLs)
- Supporting Engineering Change Proposals, rough orders of magnitude (ROMs) and other inputs for new work or new business
This new role provides the opportunity to be a part of the entire software engineering lifecycle, where the candidate will be able to apply their skills at the lowest level all the way up through full system functionality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building a new system from the ground up, where you will have opportunities to shape the system, work side by side with the Customer, and gain new domain knowledge. If you are looking for a new position where each day you are challenged but also empowered to make decisions, then this opportunity if for you. Please note that this position is full-time, on-site, in King of Prussia, PA.
Standard Job Description
Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
Basic Qualifications
- Previous software development experience in any of the following programming Languages/scripting - JavaScript/Node, C#/Java
- Agile scrum experience and proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Version One, Confluence)
- Experience with GitLab pipelines for software projects
- Active Top Secret security clearance to start with either SCI or Special access experience
- Experience working across teams or with external stakeholders
Desired Skills
- Previous software Product Owner experience
- Automated testing experience
- Modern Web Frameworks - Angular/React/Vue.js/Ember.js
- Database - MS SQL/Postgres/MySQL
- Experience supporting engineering change proposals or new business pursuits
- Active TS/SCI clearance
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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.
Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
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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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