Software Systems Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 683155BR Date posted: Dec. 16, 2024
Description:Lockheed Martin, a leader in advancing secure communications and cutting-edge defense technology, is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join our team in King of Prussia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that protect and serve our nation’s defense.
In this position, you will play a key role in testing software as part of an Agile Development Team working on military satellite communications (SATCOM) Ground systems. You will focus on developing and automating test solutions to ensure robust, secure, and resilient software products that meet high-performance and security standards.
As a Software Systems Engineer you will:
▪️ Design, develop, and test software solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for secure military communications.
▪️ Develop and execute automated test cases using tools like Cypress and Selenium (for frontend testing) and Postman (for API validation).
▪️Ensure comprehensive test coverage across web applications and APIs.
▪️ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to requirements creation, test case development, and automated testing efforts.
As part of an Agile Development Team, you will actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your contributions will help maintain the secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance, as the facility requires special access.
Successful applicants typically possess a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in this area.
Basic Qualifications:
▪️ Professional experience in software engineering or systems engineering with a focus on automated testing.
▪️ Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Cypress, Selenium, and/or Postman.
▪️ Proficiency in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, including experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD).
▪️ Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as Angular or React and programming languages like C# or Node.
▪️ Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly in secure, high-performance applications.
▪️ Final secret clearance
Desired Skills:
▪️ Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.
▪️ Familiarity with microservices architecture and backend technologies.
▪️ Familiarity with DevSecOps process, tools and frameworks.
▪️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment.
▪️ Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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/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: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:Lockheed Martin, a leader in advancing secure communications and cutting-edge defense technology, is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join our team in King of Prussia, PA. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that protect and serve our nation’s defense.
In this position, you will play a key role in testing software as part of an Agile Development Team working on military satellite communications (SATCOM) Ground systems. You will focus on developing and automating test solutions to ensure robust, secure, and resilient software products that meet high-performance and security standards.
As a Software Systems Engineer you will:
▪️ Design, develop, and test software solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for secure military communications.
▪️ Develop and execute automated test cases using tools like Cypress and Selenium (for frontend testing) and Postman (for API validation).
▪️Ensure comprehensive test coverage across web applications and APIs.
▪️ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to requirements creation, test case development, and automated testing efforts.
As part of an Agile Development Team, you will actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your contributions will help maintain the secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance, as the facility requires special access.
Successful applicants typically possess a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in this area.
Basic Qualifications:
▪️ Professional experience in software engineering or systems engineering with a focus on automated testing.
▪️ Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Cypress, Selenium, and/or Postman.
▪️ Proficiency in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, including experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD).
▪️ Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as Angular or React and programming languages like C# or Node.
▪️ Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly in secure, high-performance applications.
▪️ Final secret clearance
Desired Skills:
▪️ Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.
▪️ Familiarity with microservices architecture and backend technologies.
▪️ Familiarity with DevSecOps process, tools and frameworks.
▪️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment.
▪️ Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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/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: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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