Staff Software Test Engineer

**Description:** Job Description : 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/. We're creating future/-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision/. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world/. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation/. And we're 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/. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Lead Software Test Engineer/. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan /(SDP/) to include requirements analysis, code & unit test, integration testing, requirements verification, and support to formal test/delivery/. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as Perl, Python, and C/+/+/. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require Interim Secret government security clearance prior to starting and the ability /. This position is located at a facility that requires special access/. **Basic Qualifications:** /- Proficient in Perl, Python, and C/+/+/. /- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary, team‑based groups/. /- Active Interim Secret Clearance; eligible for Final Secret Clearance/. /- Bachelor's degree in a STEM‑related discipline from an accredited university/. **Desired Skills:** /- Experience across the full software life‑cycle /(design, architecture, development, integration, test, qualification/)/. /- Familiarity with embedded software/hardware /(hands‑on or academic/)/. /- Working knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps tools /(e/.g/., CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, security scanning/)/. /- Comfortable in Agile development environments/. /- Excellent written and verbal communication skills/. /- Proven ability to test and verify software against defined requirements/. /#LMSpaceSoftwareEng /#Spaceembeddedsw **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** Secret **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match/. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings/. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees/. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed/. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits/. **Schedule for this Position:** 9x80 every other Friday off **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 /- $200,905/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed 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 and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** 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, and Holidays/. /(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/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 /- $227,125/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed 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 and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** 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, and Holidays/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer/. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics/.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 /- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration/.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges/. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work/. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility/. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work/. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility/. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role/. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Software Engineering **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02