What We're Doing
At Lockheed Martin's RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ, we are working on many exciting defense programs and developing groundbreaking products and applications to meet the complex and evolving needs of our customers. Major programs we are developing include Space Fence, Aegis, Littoral Combat System (LCS) along with many others. A major portion of our work includes writing robust software and firmware applications and doing some very impressive modeling and simulations for these exciting and critical programs. We are currently looking to fill roles on the Mission Planner DevSecOps Engineering Team.
The Work
The Software Engineer will contribute to a wide variety of projects as our business needs evolve. The work may include requirements gathering, applications development, GUI development, software testing and debugging, scientific applications development and modeling & simulations development. The core responsibility for this role will be to develop software using Java and/or C++. Coding in/and using related development tools and environments will be the major focus for this role. Take ownership for increasingly difficult tasks, complete them on schedule and document and present the results will be very helpful in this position. In addition to Software Engineering tasks, you will be given opportunities to gain experience in System Engineering to become a T-Shaped Engineer in Mission Planner DevSecOps organization. This may include tasking like algorithmic design, data analysis, requirement development and software integration & test. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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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.
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- BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related technical field
- Minimum five years of software engineering experience
- Extensive professional level experience in programming and/or simulation tools
- Experience with design and development of software using C++ and/or Java
- Experience with Agile Software Development
- Ability to obtain & maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. U.S. Citizenship required.
- MS level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related technical field
- System Engineering experience
- Experience in DevSecOps environment
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Experience with Object-Oriented Design
- Demonstrated interest and ability to learn new tools and technologies and successfully leverage those to successfully complete projects in a timely manner
- Ability to research technical challenges and provide effective solutions
- Experience with Jira, Git, BitBucket, Crucible and/or Confluence
- Experience with Test Automation using Python and/or Junit
- Familiarity with database technologies such as Oracle, SQLServer, MariaDB, MySQL, Sybase or Firebird
- Familiarity with Model Based Engineering
- Familiarity or interest in learning more about any of the following specific areas: J2EE Development, XML, Service Oriented Architectures, WEB Services, or distributed computer architectures and Web-based architectures
Pay Information
- $91000.00 - $181113.00
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.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- 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) 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related technical field
- Minimum five years of software engineering experience
- Extensive professional-level experience with programming and/or simulation tools
- Experience designing and developing software using C++ and/or Java
- Experience with Agile software development
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related technical field
- Systems engineering experience
- Experience in a DevSecOps environment
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
- Object-oriented design experience
- Experience with Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Crucible, and/or Confluence
- Experience with test automation using Python and/or JUnit
- Familiarity with database technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB, MySQL, Sybase, or Firebird
- Familiarity with Model-Based Engineering
- Familiarity with J2EE, XML, service-oriented architectures, web services, distributed architectures, or web-based architectures
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
