Software Engineer – Embedded & Cloud Systems

Job Description

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Bring your experience and passion for engineering to Lockheed Martin, and build the systems which support our nation's defense systems.

• This requisition is used to capture interested candidates in opportunities at Lockheed Martin.
• You can’t and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.
  
  

We are hiring levels 2-5. If you are interested in joining LM and working as a Systems Engineer, please apply to this requisition.

What does this role look like?

The Software Engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test complex embedded and cloud-based software solutions supporting mission-critical space and ground systems. This role involves working across a multi-disciplinary Agile development environment to architect software capabilities, integrate high-performance or timing-sensitive applications, and ensure systems meet rigorous technical and security requirements.

The engineer will collaborate closely with systems, hardware, DevOps, and test teams to support the full program lifecycle—from concept and architecture, through development and integration, to deployment and sustainment. Responsibilities may include embedded software design, application containerization, CI/CD automation, software process improvements, and integration with modern cloud and microservice architectures.

Important Notes

• Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in hiring for multiple roles.
• This requisition is used to capture interested candidates in opportunities at Lockheed Martin.
• You can’t and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.
  
  

Locations: Littleton, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or King of Prussia, PA.

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS/SCI preferred)

Desired Skills

• Experience with application containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) and deployment in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift).
• Knowledge of microservices, APIs, DevOps practices, and modern cloud technology frameworks (.NET Core, Angular, etc.).
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL or Redis.
• Background working with Horizon or other command-and-control systems for satellites, antennas, or ground assets.
• Experience supporting full program lifecycle execution, from concept through end-of-life.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives or acting as a technical lead/architect.
• Proficiency in Linux, shell scripting (bash, ash, ksh), and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with the space domain, mission operations, or satellite/ground system architectures.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, time management, and ability to deliver results in rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships and communicate at a professional level with engineers, leadership, and customers.
  
  

Other Important Information

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.