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Software Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026
💰 $119,830/yr($60,200/yr$119,830/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

TS/SCI w/Poly

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Space

Department

72B2A00:Remote Sensing

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

E1071:Software Engineer Asc

Job Class

Software Engineering

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Program

Iron Patriot

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.
Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Engineer. In this role, you will develop, deliver, and operate affordable engineering and sustainment solutions for commercial, military and intelligence users across the globe. These mission critical efforts include development of creative enterprise, cloud and application-based solutions for mission management, command and control, collection orchestration and tasking, processing, data analysis and analytics along with premier operations and sustainment capabilities of space- based programs in support of national security. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of software development and experience in at least one of these skill or computer language areas: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Windows, .NET, LINUX/UNIX, system software and scripting development, Java programming, web development, System analysis, System design, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation, Software Test. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

Acceptable degree programs will include only science and technology related programs such as:
• Computer Science
• Systems Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Cyber Security
• Physics
• Mathematics

• Proficiency with one or more of the following software languages: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Windows, .NET, and LINUX/UNIX

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

• Experience in at least one of these skill areas: System software and scripting development, Java programming, web development, System analysis, System design, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation, Software Test
• Candidate will have knowledge of basic software practices such as coding standards, unit testing and configuration management, database and System administration.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with Agile Development Process a plus.

State

Pennsylvania, Virginia

Zip

19406, 20171

EEO

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.

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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 Lock