{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"23d884a7260f199b0f3557f9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/23d884a7260f199b0f3557f9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/23d884a7260f199b0f3557f9","title":"Ground Software Engineer Sr.","description":"Description Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.\r\nThe Work Lockheed Martin seeks a Level 3 Ground Software Engineer with a Final Top Secret security clearance, located at our King of Prussia, PA facility. The role involves crafting and building innovative solutions for our customers as part of an Agile team that uses DevSecOps, automated testing, continuous integration, automated deployment, and modern development tools.\r\nResponsibilities Design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications using Java, C#, Rust, Angular, Python.\r\nSupport modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability.\r\nCollaborate with software, systems, and test engineers using Agile Development methodology.\r\nProgress system capabilities from early design through site acceptance focused on software reuse, COTS/FOSS integrations, and innovative, affordable best practices.\r\nDemonstrate effective communication skills and a desire to have fun with your work.\r\nBasic Qualifications Strong software development and engineering background with a track record of successful project delivery.\r\nExperience developing ground subsystems.\r\nDemonstrated expertise in Scaled Agile development methodologies and excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across Agile teams.\r\nCurrent TS clearance prior to start and ability to obtain SCI.\r\nDesired Skills Experience designing and implementing software solutions using Java, C#, Rust, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache ActiveMQ, ELK Stack/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, Helm, Kubernetes.\r\nCloud/containerization experience with a good understanding of distributed systems and designing for scalability.\r\nExperience developing microservices.\r\nProficiency in using Git for version control and collaboration.\r\nWorking knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines.\r\nExcellent understanding of Agile methodologies, including the Scaled Agile Framework.\r\nExperience with automated testing, CI/CD, and regression testing.\r\nStrong problem-solving skills applied to software engineering solutions.\r\nExperience with back-end development and algorithms.\r\nPrevious experience delivering highly reliable communications/ground subsystems.\r\nSecurity Clearance This position requires a government security clearance; the candidate must be a U.S. citizen, have a Final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI), and current TS clearance prior to start.\r\nBenefits Medical\r\nDental\r\n401(k)\r\nPaid time off\r\nWork/life balance\r\nCareer development\r\nMentorship opportunities\r\nRewards & recognition\r\nShort-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Vision, etc.\r\nOther Information Location: King of Prussia, PA (On-site full-time).\r\nExperience Level: 3+ years of professional experience (Early-Mid Career).\r\nBusiness Unit: Space.\r\nType: Full-time.\r\nRelocation Available: Possible.\r\nSalary Range: $93,200 – $164,450 (state dependent).\r\nWork Schedule: 9x80 with every other Friday off.\r\nEqual Opportunity Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. 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With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.\r\nThe Work Lockheed Martin seeks a Level 3 Ground Software Engineer with a Final Top Secret security clearance, located at our King of Prussia, PA facility. 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