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Sr. Capabilities Development Engineer - Clearance Required

WHAT WE'RE DOING

• Join Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Cyber & Intelligence, where we foster innovation and integrity.
• As a Sr. Capabilities Development Engineer, you'll be empowered to create "new realities" and pioneer solutions that break boundaries.
• Benefit from the support of a global technology leader that values innovative thinking and provides the resources to turn ideas into reality.
• Build on our proud legacy of achievement and contribute to shaping the future of aerospace, defense, and security solutions.

THE WORK

TKO provides systems engineering, software development, data science and cloud development and engineering services to the Cyber Infrastructure Solutions customer. The services enable the Data Transformation, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence processing and sharing capabilities for the customer, fulfilling mission objectives and offering actionable information to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The contract has several locations in Maryland and a small contingent in Texas.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

WHO WE ARE

• Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security solutions, committed to excellence and integrity.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are an experienced SR Capabilities Development Engineer who will support a high priority and highly visible malware analysis modernization program.
• You will work with a team of dynamic and innovative engineers to develop new capabilities supporting the virtual malware containment enclave.
• You will also support the modernization of malware enrichment services.

• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

WHY JOIN US

• Join a global technology leader where your ideas can make a difference and your contributions are valued.
• Work on exciting projects that challenge you to push boundaries and innovate.
• Grow your career in an environment that encourages learning, development, and creativity.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience with system design and developing large-scale, high-performance applications
• Kubernetes
• Experience with Message Broker Software (RabbitMQ/etc.)
• Ability to mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews
• Ability to develop high-quality, efficient, and testable code
• Ability to debug complex, system-wide issues.
• Java Application (no front end necessary), REST
• Ability to multitask and pivot to different tasks quickly
• Experience with Atlassian tools, Git
• Experience with IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE

• Current TS/SCI w/ Poly is required

Desired Skills

• Kotlin
• Spring or Spring Boot
• Python
• Java Application (no front end necessary), REST
• Mongo
• Nifi

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

At  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.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits 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.

• Annual 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.
• For (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.