Software Engineer IV

JOB ID: 721626BR

Date posted: Mar. 20, 2026

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program (FBM), a 63-year-old Program with a long-standing history of Mission Success and of a strong partnership with our Navy Customer! Are you an enthusiastic individual with a strong planning background that can thrive in an exciting fast-paced dynamic environment?
Location:

This position does not support teleworking

; you will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Cape Canaveral FL

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and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

• Please note we will not provide relocation services for this position.

What does this role look like?

The new Software Engineer will support the LE2 Program for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). Use your strong software engineering skills to work with all project partners and define the future for FBM!

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

• Support the EGSE Organization as a software engineer.
• You will support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability
• You will collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, electrical and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology.
• Coordinate with the product line manager and directorates to support needs.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, LabView, Python, Java, TestStand
• 5+ years of professional experience for this role.
• You will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Why Lockheed Martin?

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

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Find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes.
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!

Let’s do Space!

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education

• Programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, LabView, Python, Java, TestStand

• Experience working on project teams and development efforts

• Experience developing software requirements, CONOPs, and software design

• Experience with product life cycle (development, deployment, retirement)

• Issue Tracking and troubleshooting experience

Desired Skills:

Experience in simulation software development, software testing and validation, and software configuration management

• Experience with Telemetry Data Processing (TDP)
• Experience working with RF
• Experience with multiple OS platforms such as Linux and Windows
• Systems thinking mindset
• Experience with Agile and DevOps processes and culture
• Experience with Jira or other Atlassian tool sets
• Must be able to work autonomously and drive items to closure
• Possess strong communication, social, and problem resolution skills

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

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.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

SPACE

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Software Engineering

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

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Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

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