Associate Software Engineer, Orion
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 686663BR Date posted: Feb. 10, 2025 Program: Orion
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 reimagining 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.
One of Lockheed Martin Commercial Civil Space’s most successful programs is Orion, a partially reusable crewed spacecraft used in NASA’s Artemis program, designed for Moon to Mars missions. NASA and its partners are developing the foundational systems needed for long-term exploration at the Moon for the benefit of all with NASA’s Artemis campaign. The Orion Program is seeking software developers to support the Artemis III & IV missions, due to several contractual updates with NASA that will update Orion’s simulation software capabilities to enable FSW and mission verification. Following the Artemis III mission that will land the first people near the Moon’s South Pole, astronauts on Artemis IV will live and work in humanity’s first lunar space station, Gateway, which will enable new opportunities for science and preparation for human missions to Mars. The mission will bring together an intricate choreography of multiple launches and spacecraft dockings in lunar orbit, and will feature the debut of NASA’s larger, more powerful version of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and new mobile launcher.
In this role you will:
• Work full software lifecycle impacts for updating Orion simulation software to properly interface with to SLS Block 1B upgrade, Co-Manifested Payloads (CPLs), and Gateway; including software systems engineering support, requirements, software design, implementation (code & unit test), CI/CD support, integration and verification testing, and validation.
• Contribute on a highly motivated, collaborative, and dedicated simulation software (SSW) team who specifically support the Artemis III & IV missions.
• Incorporate lessons learned from prior Orion missions to adopt new efficiencies that can be leveraged for Artemis IV SSW development & processes
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace, or related equivalent engineering degree.
Previous software development experience.
Experience with python scripting and C++ development.
Experience with Linux platform.
Familiarity with overall software life cycle to include Systems Engineering, implementation, verification and validation, and HW/SW integration.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, and bolster team culture based on your active team participation.
Effective and pro-active interpersonal communication skills with peers and with program leadership.
Ability to embrace a growth mindset.
Understanding of network protocols and Linux based network configuration and routing.
Desired Skills:
Experience with container creation/delivery/execution.
Any experience with QEMU and/or other machine emulators.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps processes and culture (inclusive of Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence)
Experience with automated software tests and continuous integration systems
Experience with remote virtual machine or containerized build environments
Familiarity with multiple Platform (Linux, Unix, MS Windows)
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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
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 reimagining 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.
One of Lockheed Martin Commercial Civil Space’s most successful programs is Orion, a partially reusable crewed spacecraft used in NASA’s Artemis program, designed for Moon to Mars missions. NASA and its partners are developing the foundational systems needed for long-term exploration at the Moon for the benefit of all with NASA’s Artemis campaign. The Orion Program is seeking software developers to support the Artemis III & IV missions, due to several contractual updates with NASA that will update Orion’s simulation software capabilities to enable FSW and mission verification. Following the Artemis III mission that will land the first people near the Moon’s South Pole, astronauts on Artemis IV will live and work in humanity’s first lunar space station, Gateway, which will enable new opportunities for science and preparation for human missions to Mars. The mission will bring together an intricate choreography of multiple launches and spacecraft dockings in lunar orbit, and will feature the debut of NASA’s larger, more powerful version of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and new mobile launcher.
In this role you will:
• Work full software lifecycle impacts for updating Orion simulation software to properly interface with to SLS Block 1B upgrade, Co-Manifested Payloads (CPLs), and Gateway; including software systems engineering support, requirements, software design, implementation (code & unit test), CI/CD support, integration and verification testing, and validation.
• Contribute on a highly motivated, collaborative, and dedicated simulation software (SSW) team who specifically support the Artemis III & IV missions.
• Incorporate lessons learned from prior Orion missions to adopt new efficiencies that can be leveraged for Artemis IV SSW development & processes
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace, or related equivalent engineering degree.
Previous software development experience.
Experience with python scripting and C++ development.
Experience with Linux platform.
Familiarity with overall software life cycle to include Systems Engineering, implementation, verification and validation, and HW/SW integration.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, and bolster team culture based on your active team participation.
Effective and pro-active interpersonal communication skills with peers and with program leadership.
Ability to embrace a growth mindset.
Understanding of network protocols and Linux based network configuration and routing.
Desired Skills:
Experience with container creation/delivery/execution.
Any experience with QEMU and/or other machine emulators.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps processes and culture (inclusive of Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence)
Experience with automated software tests and continuous integration systems
Experience with remote virtual machine or containerized build environments
Familiarity with multiple Platform (Linux, Unix, MS Windows)
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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
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