Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 1+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related degree

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Entry level software engineer for Lockheed Martin Space, supporting Automated Test Equipment software development across real-time systems in a defense context.

Key Responsibilities

Translate requirements into software specifications
Design, code, and unit test C/C++ components for real-time systems
Participate in SDLC phases
Debug and maintain documentation
Ensure compliance with security and government standards

Technical Overview

Languages include C/C++, with scripting in Bash/Perl. OS environments include Linux and Solaris/Windows; includes UML/SysML/MBSE planning; Agile/DevOps practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an early-career software engineer with 1+ year of real-time systems experience in C/C++, Linux, and embedded environments, who can work remotely part-time and pursue a Secret clearance.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineeringor a related degreeExperience/knowledge of a software programming language (JAVACC++ or related programming language)Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance is required for this role

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience in the development of software used in electronic Automated Equipment (ATE) or other similar systemsOS background to include Sun Solaris or LinuxWindowsExperience with Agile and DevOps processes and cultureExperience with Jira or other Atlassian tool setsExperience reading schematic diagrams and other technical documentationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated and dedicated to completion of tasks to a high standard

Tools & Platforms

GitGitLabJiraAtlassian

Required Skills

JavaCC++LinuxSolarisWindowsJiraAtlassianAgileDevOps

Hard Skills

C/C++BashPythonPerlGitGitLabLinuxSLES 11+gRPCUMLSysMLMBSEAgile ScrumSAFeJiraAtlassianReal-time systems

Soft Skills

Analytical thinkingTeam collaborationCommunicationProblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace

Job Function Investigate and resolve software issues for automated testing equipment within a defense program

Role Subtype Software Engineer - F-35

Tech Domains Python, Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, UML, SysML, MBSE

Keywords for Your Resume

F-35simulationsoftware engineerreal-timesafety criticallinuxsles 11+interim secretsecret clearanceus citizenagilesaFeumlsysmlmbsec/c++bashperljiraatlassianci/cdarchitecture designrequirementsC/C++PythonBashPerlGitGitLabgRPCKubernetesDockerLinux

Deal Breakers

US citizenship required, Ability to obtain Secret clearance, 1+ year of software engineering experience

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