Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, Texas

Software Engineer Associate - Level 1

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About this role

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Aeronautics Company

Department

6B4F00:FW GROUND SYSTEMS

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

E1071:Software Engineer Asc

Job Class

Software Engineering

Job Category

Experienced Professional

Program

F-35 MPE

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is seeking an Entry‑Level Software Engineer Associate to design, develop, and implement a modern software framework for the F‑35 Ground Systems Mission Planning Environment (MPE) project. The MPE is a critical component of the F‑35 program, enabling all ground‑based operations and playing a vital role in the successful execution of missions and overall operation of the aircraft.

As a member of the F‑35 Ground Systems MPE Software team, the successful candidate will assist in analyzing software requirements, contributing to software design, developing code, and supporting testing and implementation of software applications. This role requires a basic understanding of software development principles, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Who You Are

The successful candidate will demonstrate an emerging understanding of industry techniques within their area of specialization, applying fundamental concepts and principles to develop solutions to problems of limited scope and complexity. You will work under regular guidance and periodic review to ensure the adequacy of judgment, overall accuracy, and quality, and you will contribute to organizational projects and goals.

Your responsibilities will include assisting in the development of software solutions, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with immediate team members and a few external contacts to support effective problem resolution. You will also represent the team on specific tasks, contributing to collaboration and issue resolution.

Additionally, you will help analyze user requirements, assist in designing and developing software applications, and support testing and implementation of software solutions. You will participate in end‑to‑end integration activities, help evaluate system performance against functional standards, and implement basic algorithms to meet system requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess practical experience in software development (up to 3 months, such as internships, co‑ops, or academic projects), a solid foundation in software design principles, basic coding skills, and strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration abilities. You will demonstrate a commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions, a desire to grow technically, and a readiness to contribute to the success of the F‑35 Ground Systems MPE team.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Basic Qualifications

• ***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and an interim Secret clearance to start.***
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required, or expected to be completed within six (6) months of offer.
• This is a hands-on role that requires 3+ months of overall Software development experience
• Object oriented design and development experience
• Experience in Web-based design using ReactJS Or automation tools (Ansible, Python, puppet, Or Terraform) Or containerized applications (Kubernetes, Docker, microservices).
• Ability to analyze problems and work with others to find practical solutions
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and leadership
• Desire for continuous learning self-improvement

Desired skills

• Experience with Mission Planning Environment (MPE)
• Experience in Test automation using Robot and Cypress frameworks.
• Working experience of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Experience in DevSecOps, including CI/CD, with a strong understanding of security and compliance principles.
• Experience implementing and maintaining automation technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) services

State

Texas

Virtual

no

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76108

EEO

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.

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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.

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

National Pay Statement

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 $62,700 - $110,630. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $72,200 - $125,005. 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.