{"id":2285340,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance","title":"Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)","company":{"id":37086,"name":"Lockheed Martin","domain":"lockheedmartin.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lockheedmartin","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":1700,"ghost_share":0.012,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.255,"time_to_fill_p50_days":33,"computed_at":"2026-10-28T05:59:10Z"}},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Huntsville, United States","Colorado Springs, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":81100,"max":150500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":150500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C#","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Red Hat","optional":false},{"name":"Ansible","optional":true},{"name":"Confluence","optional":true},{"name":"Fortify","optional":true},{"name":"Gradle","optional":true},{"name":"Java","optional":true},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true},{"name":"Maven","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"SonarQube","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-12T18:34:58Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-16","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T09:24:14Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":76,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":1,"flags":[],"days_open":76},"description":"Standard Job Description\nWHAT WE'RE DOING\nOur team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.\nTHE WORK\nLockheed Martin is seeking a software engineer that will thrive in a fast paced team environment in the design, development, and testing of software applications. Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas. Common responsibilities of a software engineer on the agile development teams include:\nDesign and develop new Java applications; Maintain existing Java applications\nSupport software testing and resolution of issues from multiple baselines\nPerform in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution\nWorks from system specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications\nAssist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs\nInterface with other system support groups\nGenerate software design artifacts and support design and code reviews\nPlease Note:\nThis position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.\nThe role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.\nWHY JOIN US\nExcellent benefits and amenities.\nOngoing career development and support.\nRewards and recognition for your hard work.\nMedical and dental coverage.\n401k retirement savings plan.\nPaid time off for work/life balance.\nMentorship opportunities\nStandard Job Description:\nPlans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.\nBasic Qualifications\nA final secret clearance is required for consideration\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related technical field\nDemonstrated experience with at least one modern software language such as C++, C, C#, and/or Java (Preferably C++)\nKnowledge/Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)\nKnowledge/experience in a Version Control System (Git)\nDesired Skills\nSoftware development on a Linux environment\nExperience with one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, HTML\nStrong analytical/problem solving abilities; effective communication for cross team coordination; Experience with JIRA and Confluence\nAutomation with Ansible\nContainerization Experience\nMicroservice Experience\nSoftware design/architecture experience\nHardware/software integration and test experience\nSecurity+ Certification is a plus\nExperience in design and development of software applications.\nExperience in developing new capabilities into a legacy SW system.\nExperience in SW analysis against performance requirements.\nExperience in optimizing software applications for performance.\nExperience in development of complex mathematical algorithms from whitepapers or algorithm design documentation.\nExperience resolving cyber/security issues identified by Fortify/SonarQube/etc.\nExperience using Eclipse to develop software applications.\nExperience using Maven/Gradle or other SW build tools.\nExperience using automated unit testing frameworks.\nSecurity+ or equivalent certification may be required within 60 days of starting\nPay Information\nGeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $101400.00 - $188200.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.\n\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$91200.00 - $169400.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.\n\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$81100.00 - $150500.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.\n\nFull-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$72900.00 - $135500.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc. \n\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. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.\nLockheed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.\nFor (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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7163,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Education assistance","Flexible schedule","Life insurance","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Aerospace Manufacturing","Combat Aircraft","Missiles","Military Satellites"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-11T13:33:30Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-19T17:54:11Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-24T02:48:48Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 1","filings_12m":1,"filings_prev_12m":1,"green_card_filings_12m":0,"median_offered_wage_usd":182500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T11:24:14+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":12,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.43,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":76,"expected_fill_days":33,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-28T05:59:10Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":150500,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-28T09:49:40Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":12842,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-29T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":37086},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=37086"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Flockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Flockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Flockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/lockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Flockheed-martin-software-engineer-secret-clearance"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":2285340}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"lockheedmartin.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":2285340},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}