Software Engineer Staff - Top Secret Clearance Required to Start - Lockheed Martin

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high‑reliability software for space missions, ensuring compliance with stringent security and safety standards.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in designing, implementing, and testing complex algorithms, including machine learning models for autonomous operations.
• Integrate cloud services (AWS) and on‑board systems, optimizing performance and resilience across distributed environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices in version control, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Collaborate with mission planners and hardware teams to translate requirements into robust, scalable software solutions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in C++ and Python development for embedded or high‑performance systems.
• Proven track record with machine learning pipelines and deployment on cloud platforms (AWS).
• Strong background in Linux system programming, networking, and security.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a highly regulated, classified environment.
• Top Secret clearance required at the time of hire.