Software Engineer - Level 2 (TS/SCI)

Lockheed Martin
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United StatesFull-time$91,200–$169,400Posted Aug 28, 2026

About the role

Standard Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space." At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Within LM Space, the Echo Program Area is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the program area as a Software Engineer. This exciting position will fill a critical need in the new and emerging area of protecting space assets.

You will be working with a custom built software framework and its baseline while integrating into new industry standard and development pipeline tools.

As part of an Agile team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks in various areas across the mission and collaborate with the development teams, contractors, customers, and subject matter experts.

You will work closely with the Product Owner to support Customer design reviews and various other milestone events.

This position provides the opportunity to be a part of the entire engineering life-cycle, where the candidate will be able to apply their Software Engineering background at the lowest level all the way up through full system functionality. The Echo Program Area provides a variety of development efforts and opportunities focused on meeting customer driven and operational needs. If you are looking for a new position in a fast paced team environment, where every day brings a new challenge, and you want to support a critical space security mission, the Echo Program Area is the place for you. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, and must maintain the required security throughout the course of employment.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

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.

Basic Qualifications

Recent coding experience in one or more of the following: C# or Java or .NET (dotnet) core

Software design, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Ability to obtain additional program accesses

Desired Skills

Full development lifecycle experience

Experience working on an Agile scrum team

Experience with DevSecOps

Experience with Cloud technologies and/or Software Factory

Experience with automated testing

Experience with CI/CD

Outstanding teamwork and communications skills

Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence

Experience producing quality documentation

Experience with digital signal processing

Domain knowledge of planning and scheduling antenna resources

Domain knowledge of control and statusing antenna resources

Security+ certification or CISSP

Experience with LM’s products Horizon, Astrolabe, and/or Chronos

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software
  • Applies appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle
  • Corrects program errors and prepares operating instructions
  • Analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent

Qualifications

  • Recent coding experience in C#, Java, or .NET core
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
  • Software design, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • EAP
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability

Skills mentioned

C#Java.NETDebuggingDevOpsCloud ComputingSoftware TestingCI/CDGitSignal Processing

About Lockheed Martin

The world relies on what we do. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with offices across the U.S. and around the globe, our team delivers solutions that strengthen national security, shape industries and push engineering and technology to new levels. We collaborate to win. We put our customers first. And we perform with excellence. The best careers are built at Lockheed Martin. Join us.

Defense and Space Manufacturing10,001+ employeesBethesda, MD

H-1B sponsorship history

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