At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you
We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our fast-paced development effort and contribute to the success of a very challenging and rewarding mission.
In this position you will:
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of software engineers to develop, enhance, and sustain satellite mission planning capabilities.
• Design, develop, test, and demonstrate mission planning software solutions for both internal and external customers.
• Serve as a Satellite Mission Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership and guidance on mission planning concepts, algorithms, operational workflows, and software implementations.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex mission planning features, ensuring technical solutions align with mission requirements and system architecture.
• Support requirements analysis, architecture development, technical trade studies, and software design reviews.
• Mentor software engineers and provide guidance on mission planning domain knowledge, software design, and implementation best practices.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, demonstrations, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, operators, architects, and customers to translate mission needs into software capabilities.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you
We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our fast-paced development effort and contribute to the success of a very challenging and rewarding mission.
In this position you will:
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of software engineers to develop, enhance, and sustain satellite mission planning capabilities.
• Design, develop, test, and demonstrate mission planning software solutions for both internal and external customers.
• Serve as a Satellite Mission Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership and guidance on mission planning concepts, algorithms, operational workflows, and software implementations.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex mission planning features, ensuring technical solutions align with mission requirements and system architecture.
• Support requirements analysis, architecture development, technical trade studies, and software design reviews.
• Mentor software engineers and provide guidance on mission planning domain knowledge, software design, and implementation best practices.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, demonstrations, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, operators, architects, and customers to translate mission needs into software capabilities.
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.
• Extensive experience in satellite mission planning, mission scheduling, resource allocation, or spacecraft operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and implementation of mission planning algorithms and software systems.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or providing technical direction for software development efforts.
• Experience developing software using C#, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience working within Agile software development teams.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with either a favorable polygraph adjudication, or agreement to submit to a polygraph, and ability to maintain the required clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience developing optimization, scheduling, planning, or decision-support algorithms.
• Full software development lifecycle experience, including requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment, and sustainment.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and operational mission planning activities.
• Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a technical authority within a software development organization.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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.
- 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 Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Mathematics, a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in satellite mission planning, mission scheduling, resource allocation, or spacecraft operations
- Expertise designing, developing, and implementing mission planning algorithms and software systems
- Experience serving as a technical lead or providing technical direction for software development efforts
- Experience developing software with C#, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages
- Experience working within Agile software development teams
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with favorable polygraph adjudication or agreement to submit to a polygraph
- U.S. citizenship
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and spacecraft operations
- Experience developing optimization, scheduling, planning, or decision-support algorithms
- Full software development lifecycle experience, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and DevSecOps practices
- Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and operational mission planning activities
- Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a technical authority within a software development organization
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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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