Early Career Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that brings proven performance to its customers’ toughest challenges. As a world leader in defense, space, and security, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world.

Job Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Engineer. In this role, you will span the software development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design and implementation, and integration and test. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of supporting design and creating software solutions based on limited information on rapidly evolving projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the software development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design and implementation, and integration and test

• Support design and create software solutions based on limited information on rapidly evolving projects

• Clearly communicate and share design decisions to the team

• Work independently and as part of a team to accomplish program goals within cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Other Engineering degrees considered with significant engineering software development experience.

• Experience with a programming language, such as C/C++, Python, or Java

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills

• Agile Software Development (e.g. Scrum, Kanban)

• Agile Process Tools (e.g. JIRA)

• Software Development Tools (e.g. Visual Studio)

• Software Configuration Management (e.g. git, bitbucket)

• Software and systems design and integration

Security Clearance

This position requires a government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Additional Information

• Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

• Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

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