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Geospatial Engineer

Lockheed Martin and Careers
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

JOB ID: 719794BR

Date posted: Mar. 05, 2026


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.

The Strata program’s mission is to provide geospatial visualization services (GVS) that facilitate access to GEOINT data and products in an online, on-demand environment to agencies across the Federal Government. The GVS suite of services are provided to the community in various formats to allow integration across a wide variety of client technologies and applications. GVS also provides applications that can be used to visualize GEOINT as well as additional utilities & technologies that aid in visualization.

Successful candidates for this position will have training (BS) in a science or technology related discipline, experience in software or systems engineering, and previous experience working within a team environment utilizing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The ideal candidate will also have experience with OpenStreetMap (OSM), QGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, Linux command line, and AWS.

This position requires a current TS/SCI clearance and is contingent on contract award spring of 2026.

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Basic Qualifications:


  • Linux command line experience

  • Security Certification (or equivalent DoD 8140 certification) required prior to start date

  • Experience using QGIS, ESRI's ArcGIS software suite, or OpenStreetmap

  • Active ⁠Top Secret Clearance to Start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills:


  • Knowledge of OSM data structures (PBF, XML) and QGIS data handling (vector/raster, GDAL/OGR)

  • Experience scripting geoprocessing workflows in Python (PyQGIS, GDAL)

  • AWS experience

  • Agile/SAFe experience translating GEOINT user stories into concrete GIS features, acceptance criteria, and test cases

  • Experience with ESRI's ArcGIS software suite

  • Active TS/SCI clearance

  • BS in software, systems engineering, geographic information systems, related technical field or equivalent military or job experience

Security Clearance Statement:

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

Clearance Level:

TS/SCI

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:

SPACE

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Systems Engineering: Other

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

    Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
    Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
    Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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