Space Protection Programs is seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer who can guide a team through complex mission software development lifecycle. Candidate must have the ability to take ownership of software testing, software integration activities and system troubleshooting. The selected candidate will be responsible for frequent use and application of software engineering standards and techniques, including Object Oriented Design and Agile development techniques. This individual will help guide software requirements verification, architecture, design, implementation, and test. Candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment with frequent and direct interaction with various engineering disciplines and customers.Your responsibilities will include:
- Testing, integrating, supporting, and debugging software
- Supporting the virtual development labs and software development processes
- Attending and participating in daily scrums, sprint reviews and technical demos
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.
Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems
• Embedded programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships across Agile Development Teams.
• Comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Active TS / SCI w/ Poly Security Clearance
• Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
• Experience integrating complex software systems with high performance and/or timing constraints.
• Prior knowledge of embedded and/or MPSoC architectures.
• Demonstrated experience using the Agile methodology in the development, integration and test of complex software systems and environments.
• Programming background in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with leading process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with program lifecycle execution from concept phase through end-of-life phase.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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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
- Ability to design software solutions addressing complex problems
- Embedded programming experience in C, C++, and Python
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong social skills and ability to build consensus and relationships across Agile development teams
- Comfort working in an Agile Scrum environment
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and embedded systems testing
- Experience integrating complex software systems with high-performance or timing constraints
- Knowledge of embedded and/or MPSoC architectures
- Experience using Agile methodology to develop, integrate, and test complex software systems and environments
- Programming background in C, C++, and Python
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives
- Experience with program lifecycle execution from concept through end-of-life
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, multidisciplinary environment
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