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As the premier developer of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and integrated air and missile defense solutions for the U.S. military, our allies, and more than 45 nations worldwide, we deliver world class situational awareness, early warning, and kill assessment capabilities in the most demanding environments. Join a global team of 35 000 engineers, software developers, and cyber experts who turn complex challenges into reliable, next generation systems that keep warfighters ahead of emerging threats. Your talent will power everything from space domain awareness to ground based radar testbeds, ensuring the safety of today’s forces and the security of tomorrow’s world.\nThe Work\nThe Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems Software Engineer will have the opportunity to perform real-time processing software development in support of our product lines. Additionally, you will be working as part of an Agile team with domain experts from Hardware, Software, Subsystems and Systems Engineering to understand requirements, establish architecture/design, implement sound solutions, develop unit tests, and support integration and sustainment activities.\nThis position requires a U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\nWho We Are\nLockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Moorestown, NJ are hubs of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.\nLearn more about IWSS\nWhy Join Us\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life\nOur flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.\nLearn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!\nExplore some of the cutting-edge technologies we support: https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/missile-defense/golden-dome-missile-defense.html\nBasic Qualifications\nThis position requires the ability to work in an accelerated team environment, proven software leadership and software architecture for mission critical military applications with a minimum of 8 years of directly relevant real-time software development lead experience.\nThe candidate will have demonstrated competence in leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams and must have a strong understanding of requirements, functional modeling, C++ programming, Linux, software engineering processes, and software product life cycle.\nThe candidate must have excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, peers, senior management levels and the customer.\nThe candidate must have demonstrated proficiencies in earned value, schedule, cost and risk management techniques.\nA Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering is required for this position. Occasional travel is required. Candidate must be able to obtain & maintain a secret security clearance.\nDesired Skills\nMS level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Applied Mathematics\nNetwork Topology configuration\nAutomated Test tools and Techniques\nUnderstanding and application of Design Patterns\nModeling Tools\nCode Optimization for real time systems\nStatic Code Analysis tools\nAgile Principles, Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)\nAgile configuration Management tools (Git, JIRA, Confluence)\nEmbedded Applications\nCost Account Management\nPay Information\n$110500.00 - $208344.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. 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