Associate Software Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Poway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Participate in development and integration of the Control and Management software used for submarine communications. Primary responsibilities include designing, implementing, unit testing, and integrating Java based software. In addition, the candidate will provide real-time support to government counterparts and customers for integration, testing, and troubleshooting of lab and deployed systems. The candidate should have a strong analytical background, well developed problem-solving skills, the ability to work in teams, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The candidate should have experience in Object Oriented Design in Java. The candidate should be able to interpret design specifications, create low-level software design, and translate design into working code. The candidate should be detail-oriented with troubleshooting skills to be able to analyze issues relating to all aspects of the software and provide resolution recommendations for them. Experience with developing software for Linux environments is desired. Familiarity with a Lean development approach as well as Agile software development processes is desired. Candidates must have or be able to acquire at least a Secret Clearance. Most software development is expected to be completed on-site in San Diego within a secure room. Candidates should expect to be on site full-time, with minimal opportunities for remote work. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Experience developing Object Oriented software with Java Integration skills. Experience with troubleshooting/supporting systems deployed on Linux. Technical writing skills. Desired skills Experience with Eclipse, Git / GitLab, and JIRA. Experience with VMWare. Experience with Relational Databases: Oracle, HSQL or PostgreSQL experience is a plus. Experience with DevSecOps development environments. Experience with JMS and Hibernate. Familiarity with a Lean development and Agile software development processes. Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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