Join Lockheed Martin's AIR6500 team and help develop a world-class Joint Air Battle Management System for the Australian Defence Force.
AIR6500 is an advanced, sovereign defense capability that integrates Australia's air and missile defense systems across multiple domains, providing a unified view of the battlespace to detect, track, and counter emerging threats. Developed by Lockheed Martin Australia and supported by the Enterprise Command and Control (EMC2) team, AIR6500 strengthens Australia's national security and interoperability with allied forces throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
The WorkWe're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help design, develop, and integrate mission-critical capabilities supporting AIR6500.
Working in a collaborative Agile environment, you'll partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative software solutions, integrate complex command and control systems, and support the development of advanced air battle management capabilities for an international customer.
Key ResponsbilitiesDesign, develop, integrate, and test software solutions supporting real-time command and control capabilities.
Contribute throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through implementation, integration, and verification.
Develop and maintain Java-based applications, web services, and supporting software components.
Leverage Agile methodologies, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
Collaborate with systems, software, integration, and test teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
Support integration of software applications across distributed, mission-critical systems.
Participate in technical reviews, communicate engineering progress, and partner with stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
-Must have CompTIA Security + Certification
-Must have an active TS Clearance
-Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with internal teams, senior leaders, and external customers.
-Full Software Development Lifecycle with experience leveraging Agile methodologies
-Proven ability to work with large, multidisciplinary teams, prioritize competing requirements.
-Demonstrated hands‑on integration and test of large software systems experience
-Understanding and experience in integration of complex command and control systems for real time systems
-Experience with working in multi-discipline teams and collaboration across a virtual environment
-Experience in System Software and Hardware Integration
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $131100.00 - $243500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $118000.00 - $219100.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $104900.00 - $194700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $94400.00 - $175200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Full software development lifecycle experience using Agile methodologies
- Ability to work with large multidisciplinary teams and prioritize competing requirements
- Hands-on integration and testing experience with large software systems
- Experience integrating complex command and control systems for real-time systems
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across virtual environments
- Experience with system software and hardware integration
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