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.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Senior Software Engineer to serve as a Deputy-Software Architect for the CPS program. The Senior Software Engineer will serve as a Deputy-Software architect for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile program, defining and driving the end‑to‑end software strategy for guidance, navigation, and control systems. This role blends deep technical expertise in real‑time, fault‑tolerant software with system‑level integration, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable code that meets stringent performance and safety requirements across a high‑tempo, defense‑focused development environment.
- Solid technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems or similar
- Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting
- Familiar with systems engineering concepts and processes
- A passion to challenge and grow yourself and others
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- Experience leading FSW Systems Engineering Teams in the development of design and architecture
- Demonstrated understanding and application of Systems Engineering and a Systems Thinking mindset
- Experience with Model Based System Engineering for complex Software Solutions
- Requirements development and management for complex Software Solutions
- Validation and Verification of Complex Embedded Flight Software Systems
- Experience working with groups and organizations outside of your immediate product area
- Ability to manage multiple, often-competing requests, effectively prioritizing the most urgent ones
- Ability to look across the entire system to identify potential impacts of a change
- Ability to plan out and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight and support
- Passion to apply creative problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish what seems impossible
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills
- Active DOD Secret clearance
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
- Technical engineering background in aerospace, software, systems, or a similar field
- Experience developing software or GN&C algorithms/models in a company setting
- Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and processes
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- Experience leading flight software systems engineering teams in design and architecture development
- Understanding and application of systems engineering and systems thinking
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering for complex software solutions
- Experience developing and managing requirements for complex software solutions
- Experience with validation and verification of complex embedded flight software systems
- Experience working with groups and organizations outside the immediate product area
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing requests
- Ability to identify system-wide impacts of changes
- Ability to plan and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills
- Active DoD Secret clearance
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