1LMX RMS Digital Thread Software Engineer - FULLTIME TELEWORK

Job Summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Senior to join the 1LMX Software Digital Thread Team. This fully remote role is central to the company's digital transformation initiative, which aims to modernize processes and technologies across the aerospace and defense sector. As part of a collaborative, multi-functional team, you will drive the integration of new and existing products using REST APIs and middleware, define use cases, and ensure high-quality deliverables in an agile environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge digital capabilities, reduce costs, and improve development efficiency while enjoying a flexible work-from-home schedule. With a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, this role is ideal for a self-motivated engineer passionate about digital thread solutions and enterprise-scale software integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software and systems engineering tasks within the Software Digital Thread product team, focusing on the 1LMX RMS solution.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external teams to define and refine use cases that align with the digital transformation goals.
• Integrate new and existing products using REST APIs and middleware solutions such as eQube, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Support teams in implementing changes effectively, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint, conducting code reviews and static analysis.
• Participate in agile software and systems development following a two-week sprint rhythm, contributing to planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Leverage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, identifying and resolving integration issues.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including systems engineers, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain and enhance containerized applications deployed on AWS, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Document technical designs, integration patterns, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable STEM discipline.
• 9+ years of professional experience in software engineering or related fields.
• Proven experience with GitLab CI/CD for continuous integration and delivery.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, including automation and tooling.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs for system integration.
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Practical experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar.
• Strong foundation in software engineering best practices: Git version control, code reviews, static analysis, and rapid debugging of build or test failures.
• Quick learner capable of collaborating effectively with multi-functional engineering teams.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving aptitude and resourcefulness.

Skills Inventory

Essential Skills:

• Python scripting
• REST API design and integration
• AWS cloud services
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD with GitLab
• Agile development methodologies
• Version control with Git
• Code review and static analysis
• Debugging and troubleshooting
• Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Skills:

• Software system integration experience
• Experience with eQube or other middleware platforms
• Experience with AI agents and related skills
• Knowledge of digital thread concepts and implementations
• Experience in aerospace or defense industry

Salary & Compensation Estimation

The salary for this position is highly competitive and varies by geographic zone within the United States. For GeoZone 1, which includes high-cost metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale and New York City, the annual salary range is $150,800 to $280,000. GeoZone 2, covering cities like Denver and King of Prussia, offers $135,700 to $251,900. GeoZone 3, including Dallas-Fort Worth and Orlando, ranges from $120,600 to $224,000, while GeoZone 4, for areas like Camden and Ocala, provides $108,600 to $201,600. The final offer is based on experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible work schedules (such as 4x10), 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, education assistance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. Annual incentive compensation may also be available based on performance.