Senior Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team, Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC)- Global team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies. The Work The role involves providing comprehensive analysis and technical support for a large, distributed Java‑based system. You will resolve complex problems across the full software lifecycle—design, development, testing, integration, and user support—while adhering to detailed specifications to modify or extend functionality within an extensive code base. Responsibilities include collaborating on system design, conducting benchmark testing, debugging, and producing thorough documentation. You will work closely with other support teams to troubleshoot issues, establish standards, and enhance overall system efficiency. Additionally, you will design, code, test, and deploy automation tools that streamline operations and improve reliability. Please Note: -This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. -This position will involve around 10% travel to our customer sites throughout the U.S Who We Are As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You will collaborate with a team of technical professionals including software and systems engineers, architects, and our project engineering team. Who You Are A successful candidate must understand and be dedicated to the C2BMC Mission including Missile and Space Defense. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions. Why Join Us -Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life -Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Requirements

An active Final Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
Java programming experience
Knowledge of software practices and coding standards
Experience with Linux OS
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution

Nice To Haves

Security+ or equivalent desired
Active TS Clearance is desired
Experience working as part of an Agile team
Familiarity with Java Spring
Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes
Knowledge of server side development and message passing
Experience developing enterprise applications
Good working knowledge of MS Office products
Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
Use of common software development and management tools such as git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven or Gradle and Eclipse
Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams

Responsibilities

providing comprehensive analysis and technical support for a large, distributed Java‑based system
resolve complex problems across the full software lifecycle—design, development, testing, integration, and user support
adhering to detailed specifications to modify or extend functionality within an extensive code base
collaborating on system design
conducting benchmark testing
debugging
producing thorough documentation
work closely with other support teams to troubleshoot issues, establish standards, and enhance overall system efficiency
design, code, test, and deploy automation tools that streamline operations and improve reliability