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Lockheed Martin provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based High Performance Computing (HPC) services throughout the lifecycle for computational requirements, architecture, acquisition, and operations to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. The program provides key supercomputing capabilities for solving important problems in science and technology. This work involves working on cutting edge HPC technologies to ensure that scientists and engineers will be able to fully utilize modern HPC systems.
We are seeking a mid-career level HPC Software Engineer who will work on a HPC Research and Development (R&D) customer contract. The candidate will be an active member of the Technical User Support (TUS) team, interacting with the team, TUS team lead, program Chief Scientist, Customers, users, and focused on a specific R&D customer.
The TUS team is responsible for working with HPC users to achieve faster "time to science". You will work closely with the users to port, optimize, and parallelize codes to the users’ requirements.
This position will be focused on a specific customer supporting their workflow, modeling and simulation, and data requirements and working with the program Chief Scientist, TUS team lead, and others to design and implement solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
You will also be involved in system performance analysis through benchmarking, tuning libraries, and generally focused on scientific modeling, numerical processes, and other scientific software and workflow issues. You will investigate, analyze, and make recommendations regarding user codes and other HPC software issues.
The work will be done using best practices needed to take full advantage of the program’s HPC resources, research storage systems, and secure computing environment. You will also be responsible for providing end-user support for login procedures, thin-client access, desktop/workspace familiarization, and modeling and simulation software environment setup on RHEL/SE Linux HPC systems. This support helps users adapt to a production shared resource, its scheduling system, and its high-performance data storage systems.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM related discipline and a minimum of 8+ years of professional level experience
- Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments
- Working with HPC users workflow for mod/sim problems and GUIs
- Knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies
- Demonstrated proficiency with BASH and Korn
- Linux Operating System proficiency, ability to solve end-user computer system problems while working independently in a lab environment.
- Top Secret/SCI level with a ci poly required to start the role
- Demonstrated proficiency with Fortran, C, and/or C++
- Revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git)
- Build/install tools (e.g. CMake, Makefile, autoconf)
- Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain the integrity of an existing code base
- Demonstrated proficiency in software development process including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation and testing of scalable, distributed applications in a Linux environment
- Experience with Python and Perl
- Agile process and JIRA
- AI/ML/Neural Networks experience
- Proficiency in basic software practices such as coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management
- A results‑oriented team player, creative thinker, and problem‑solver with strong communication skills
- Superior programming skills and excellent attention to detail
- Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline
- At least 8 years of professional-level experience
- Approximately 5 years developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments
- Experience supporting HPC user workflows for modeling and simulation problems and GUIs
- Knowledge of high-performance computing environments and related technologies
- Proficiency with Bash and KornShell
- Linux operating system proficiency and ability to independently solve end-user computer system problems in a lab environment
- Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required to start
- Proficiency with Fortran, C, and/or C++
- Experience with CVS, SVN, or Git revision control
- Experience with CMake, Makefiles, or autoconf build and installation tools
- Ability to analyze, debug, and maintain existing codebases
- Software development experience involving requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing of scalable distributed Linux applications
- Experience with Python and Perl
- Experience with Agile processes and JIRA
- AI, machine learning, or neural network experience
- Knowledge of coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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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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