Software Engineer

Job ID: 717464BR Date posted: Feb. 09, 2026
Description:WHO WE ARE
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.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
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.

THE WORK
Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Software Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance and Sec+ (or DoD8570 compliant cert) to work from our King of Prussia, PA location.

This is an Emerging Professional (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

Within LM Space, the Stormbreaker Program 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.

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 Stormbreaker Program 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 Stormbreaker Program is the place for you.

WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees 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

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Basic Qualifications:
• Assist with the creation and management of reports, dashboards, and performance analytics to support operational and leadership insights.
• Monitor system performance and optimize platform configurations for stability of program.
• Assist with managing Windows Server roles via Server Manager, including DNS Server, AD DS, and related Stormbreaker infrastructure services.
• This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 compliant certification.
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of various Linux/Unix, Windows and Windows Server Operating Systems.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies for ServiceNow instances, including regular backups, data validation, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
• Utilize VM automation tools/scripts to deprovision VM resources and maintain automated integrations between ServiceNow and external systems (GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, etc.) using REST/SOAP APIs, and scripting.
• Knowledge of common Kubernetes infrastructure and Terraform modules to automate the provisioning of Virtual Machines in VMWare vSphere/vCenter
• Knowledge and experience in Service Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Collaborate with networking, OS, and security teams to define VM specifications (CPU, memory, storage, networking, OS templates) according to business and compliance requirements.
• Adopt Agile methodology principles and best practices.

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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