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June 2, 2026
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Ground Software Engineer

Littleton Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
$76K/yr - $135K/yr
Entry Level
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. They are seeking a Level 2 Ground Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications. The role involves collaborating with an Agile team to modernize software systems and enhance efficiency and security.
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Responsibilities

  • You will design, implement, test, and maintain object-oriented ground system software applications using Java, C#, Rust, Angular, Python
  • You will support modernization efforts geared toward achieving greater efficiency, security, automation and scalability
  • You will collaborate with an enthusiastic team of software, systems, and test engineers using the Agile Development methodology

Qualification

Required

  • Active TS Clearance required for consideration with the ability to obtain an SCI
  • Software Development, Software Engineering background, with a track record of successful project delivery
  • Experience in Scaled Agile development methodologies, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and teamwork across Agile Development Teams
  • 1+ years of professional experience
  • BS degree

Preferred

  • Meaningful experience designing and implementing software solutions using the following technologies: Java, C#, Rust, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache ActiveMQ, ELK Stack/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, Helm, Kubernetes
  • Cloud/containerization experience with a good understanding of distributed systems and designing for scalability
  • Experience developing ground subsystems
  • Experience developing microservices
  • Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration
  • Working knowledge of DevSecOps Pipelines
  • Excellent understanding of Agile Methodologies as they relate to the Scaled Agile Framework
  • Experience with Agile, automated test, CI/CD, and regression testing
  • Committed with strong problem-solving skills applied to software engineering solutions
  • Previous experience delivering highly reliable Communications / Ground subsystems

Benefits

  • Relocation/Housing Stipend Available: Possible
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
  • This position is incentive plan eligible.
  • 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.
  • (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
  • Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
  • PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
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