Job ID: 685630BR Date posted: Jan. 28, 2025 Program: OPTICS
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.

The new CORTEX AI/ML group within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a high energy Staff Software Engineer to support the OPTICS IRAD. Our team works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and edge solutions, solving some of the hardest problems in space.

In this position you will:
• Work side-by-side with software architects, data scientists, AI/ML researchers, mathematicians, physicists, and software engineers to accomplish the mission
• Be part of a fast-paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary team spanning multiple different programs within the CORTEX engineering organization
Basic Qualifications:
- Experienced software developer
- Proficient in Python, C++, C#, and/or Java
- Active Top Secret clearance required to start
Desired Skills:
- Product owner experience
- Experience with AWS or another cloud computing platform
- Experience integrating software components
via machine-to-machine interfaces (e.g.,
RESTful APIs, ActiveMQ, etc.)
- Understanding / proficiency in application
containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Experience with test automation and
continuous integration and deployment
- Experience with SAR and/or EO image processing
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $105,000 - $201,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First