Software Engineer - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

Lockheed Martin offers a mission-driven environment in Huntsville, AL with onsite collaboration, flexible work rhythms, and a strong emphasis on meaningful, purpose-driven software development. This role supports the GMD Weapons System IDT IPT and centers on building test automation and software products within an Agile team. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off as you contribute to critical systems in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the GWS-IDT IPT as a software engineer within the product team.
• Develop software products assigned by leadership focused on test automation for system-level requirement verification.
• Deliver software in an Agile development environment.
• Work in person in a closed-area environment 100 percent of the time as part of the IDT product team.
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and systems that implement logical and mathematical solutions.
• Engage in multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers for planning, design, and use of electronic data processing systems for product software.
• Collaborate with other software and systems engineers to determine user needs, analyze capabilities, resolve problems related to program intent, outputs, inputs, and controls, and prepare operating instructions.
• Ensure software standards are met throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support advanced phases of software development, including requirements definition, integration, and deployment.
• Prioritize tasks and adjust efforts to achieve project results with limited oversight.
• Apply systems thinking to ensure products are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with end-user needs.
• Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and collaborative teamwork across all levels.
• Note that this role is not offered as telework or a hybrid arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or 2 years with a Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of software development experience with proficiency in Java and C++.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Experience deploying and managing software in a Linux environment, preferably RHEL8.
• Experience with the Eclipse IDE.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design principles and patterns.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 percent to support business needs.
• Active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start.

Technologies

• Java
• C++
• Git
• Linux (RHEL8)
• Eclipse IDE
• Ada
• MySQL
• Jira
• Bitbucket
• Containerization
• Orchestration

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Time Off benefits

Security clearance and work authorization

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US citizen for consideration.
• Clearance level: Secret

Other important information

• Expression of Interest: By applying, you may be considered for other opportunities with similar skills and requirements.
• Onsite only: The work will be performed at a Lockheed Martin facility in Huntsville, AL.
• Work schedules: Alternate arrangements may be available; standard 9x80 schedules are offered with every other Friday off.
• Equal opportunity: Lockheed Martin provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to protected characteristics.
• Application window: The posting remains open for 90 days; applying within 5 to 30 days of posting maximizes consideration.
• Culture and growth: Lockheed Martin emphasizes purposeful innovation, diverse career opportunities, and an inclusive environment built on integrity and responsibility.