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Software Engineer, Sr - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

hackajob
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
hackajob is collaborating with Lockheed Martin - US to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Description:What We're Doing

Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work

The Software Integrator Engineer supports the integration, testing, and sustainment of software solutions across Ground Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) platforms. This role works closely with software developers, systems engineers, test teams, and cybersecurity partners to help ensure software components function together as intended and meet program requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Support integration of software components across subsystems in development and test environments
  • Assist with software builds, configuration, and release activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues
  • Support execution of integration and system-level test events
  • Review interface definitions and system documentation to support integration activities
  • Document integration procedures, issues, and resolutions
  • Follow established program processes, configuration management, and quality standards
  • Attain/Maintain Security certification and continuation education training requirements for a privileged user account
  • Support daily Scrum meetings

Who We Are

Lockheed 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 Huntsville AL is a hub 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.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or PhD and 1 year of experience.
  • Previous experience with integration of separate software components into a single system
  • Experience with Windows and Linux system administration
  • Experience writing installation manuals
  • Develop scripts in Bash, C Shell, Python and work within the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, GIT, Jenkins and Artifactory)
  • A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required to start.

Desired Skills

  • Candidate must have, or be able to develop, in depth expertise in the GSS Launch Management Systems concept of operations and user interface
  • Experience with Ansible Automation Platform, including Ansible Tower
  • Familiarity with Java and object oriented development
  • Ability to read and troubleshoot application source code, ASCII logs and XML logs
  • Ability to perform basic SQL operations in a MySQL environment
  • CompTIA Security (or equivalent) DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II – Certification

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

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

RMS

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area

Software Engineering

Type

Task Order/IDIQ

Shift

First

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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