Java Software Engineer - Space Mission Applications - Level 3
- Lockheed Martin
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Job Description:
Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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.
We are looking for talented Software Engineers with a passion for developing creative solutions spanning Space Domain Awareness, Space Battle Management Command/Control, Modeling/Simulation, Wargaming and Test/Training. If you are a team-oriented, full stack, Java/JavaScript software developer with a background in orbital mechanics, mathematics, gaming and optimization strategies, come join us.
Our team leverages industry standard open-source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher. Our automation-first and everything as code mindset allows our software engineers to focus their time and efforts on what is most important - building cutting edge functionality for our end users. As a Software Engineer on an Agile Scrum Team, you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop and deploy solutions for a complex space system following core engineering principles, ultimately enabling the delivery of fully functioning mission capability to end users securely and continuously.
You will be working side by side with extraordinarily talented and experienced engineers, while having the opportunity to lead and mentor less experienced individuals on the team.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
Performance of all phases of software development (user interface and software services) including design, implementation, integration, testing and verification
Developing services that solve optimization problems (dynamic programming, non-linear optimization, over-constrained planning, etc. )
Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space-based systems to support prioritized mission needs
Work collaboratively in small, fast paced agile teams, focused on product delivery to program customers
This is a full-time telework position but the preferred locations are:
King of Prussia, PA
Littleton, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
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Qualifications:
Extensive experience in Java and/or JavaScript.Experience with application containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)
Experience working in an Agile development environment, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Experience with CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools (Gitlab, ArgoCD)
Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearances.
Job ID: 522776543
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026
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