Software Engineer - Level 2

Emerging Professional Level 2 Software Engineer role with Lockheed Martin Space, focusing on ground software for the SDA portfolio and OPIR sensor data stream processing to enable missile-warning capabilities. Based onsite in Boulder, CO or Valley Forge, PA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and test the mission processing codebase
• Adapt and extend existing frameworks for new sensor interfaces
• Create and document robust APIs
• Build mission processing applications that meet stringent performance, latency, and reliability requirements
• Write and execute unit, integration, and system level tests
• Troubleshoot issues across the software stack
• Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, algorithm, and mission-operations teams to deliver high-quality features on schedule

Requirements

• 1+ years of programming experience with proficiency in Java, C#, or C++
• Knowledge of an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience developing maintainable code and performing unit, integration, and regression testing
• Bachelor of Science degree (BS)
• Final secret security clearance required for consideration

Technologies

• Java
• C#
• C++
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

Job Details

• Job ID: 727896BR
• Date Posted: May 12, 2026
• Location: Boulder, CO (onsite); from Boulder, CO or Valley Forge, PA
• Salary: USD 76,500 - 134,895 per year
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Shift: First
• Relocation: Possible
• Experience Level: Emerging Professional (Level 2)
• Career Area: Software Engineering
• Business Unit: SPACE
• Education: BS
• Security Clearance: Final secret security clearance required for consideration
• Contingent upon program award; expected June 2026