Join Our Team as Software Engineer IV and become a member of the US Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on the FBM, a 63-year-old Program with a long-standing history of Mission Success and of a strong partner 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 and be expected to work a flexible 9x80.
*Please note we will not provide relocation services for this position.
What does this role look like?
The Software Engineer IV will be a key member of the LE2 – Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) team supporting the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. You will lead the software development lifecycle for automated test systems that verify flight hardware for the U.S. Navy’s ballistic‑missile flight‑test fleet. This role blends software design, system integration, and test‑equipment development in a fast‑paced, mission‑oriented environment.
Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
• Lead the concept, design, procurement, assembly, and verification of automated test systems (ATE).
• Generate software requirements from subsystem‑level specifications through to complete test‑system solutions.
• Produce detailed software documentation.
• Execute software‑level integration, troubleshooting, and validation of test systems.
• Develop and run test scripts (LabVIEW, C/C++, or Python) to automate instrument control and data capture.
• Work closely with suppliers, internal design teams, and Navy customers to deliver cost‑effective, low‑risk solutions.
• Conduct technical reviews, cost‑benefit analyses, and schedule risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide cross‑functional teams through design, build, and test phases.
• Communicate technical status and decisions to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Maintain configuration control, change‑management, and issue‑tracking records throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Lockheed Martin standards.
To be effective in this role, you will need:
- Experience in software design and development and software integration and troubleshooting on hardware systems
- 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.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
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.
- U.S. Citizen must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- Demonstrated experience with software design and development and software integration and troubleshooting on hardware systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with product‑lifecycle management (Design, Development, Deployment) and issue‑tracking systems.
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test‑software development (LabVIEW, C/C++, Python).
• Prior work on Electrical Ground Support Equipment, or communications systems for aerospace/defense.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary project teams and deliver on schedule and cost targets.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Products development processes.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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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.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of professional experience
- Experience with software design and development
- Experience with software integration and troubleshooting on hardware systems
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and education
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with product lifecycle management and issue-tracking systems
- Experience troubleshooting software and hardware interactions, including network devices and laboratory instrumentation
- Experience with automated test equipment and test software development using LabVIEW, C/C++, or Python
- Prior experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment or aerospace and defense communications systems
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and deliver to schedule and cost targets
- Familiarity with Atlassian products and development processes
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