Job ID: 690126BR Date posted: Apr. 01, 2025
Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re re-imagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Sentinel program is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented software systems engineer to synergize systems and software designs as one product, coordinate design and traceability throughout the system, and support the development of test equipment.

As a Software Systems Engineer, you will:
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions
• Establish system architecture and CONOPS, perform system trades and analysis, flow down the architecture and CONOPS into requirements and interfaces, and support verification planning
• Use your excellent communication skills to work across the Lockheed Martin organization and customer/user community to ensure consensus and understanding of solutions
• Use the latest in MBSE tools and processes to generate synergistic models to establish linkages across verification artifacts and requirements

You have opportunities to play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering with computer science or computer engineering studies.

Previous C, C++ development experience

Strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment

Ability to obtain secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Active Secret Clearance

Proficient with microcontrollers and experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Knowledge of flight software or hardware-in-the-loop simulation.

Experience with VxWorks.

Experience with MATLAB.

Strong team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a results-oriented environment.

Demonstrates a creative mindset and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to follow established software methodologies and processes.

Experience with requirements management using tools such as DOORS.

Proficient in UML modeling using CAMEO or similar tools

Proficient in Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools such as GitLab and a strong understanding of Agile methodology using JIRA tools.

Familiarity with embedded drivers, such as SPI, CAN, USART, and the ability to read and follow hardware schematics.

Experience with electronic test instruments, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and related equipment.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First