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Jun 21, 2026

Software Engineer (Backend Developer)

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Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Software Engineer to join their CommandIQ® team. In this role, you will design, implement, and integrate software features for mission-critical Command & Control capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements. Responsibilities • Decompose higher-level roadmap features into actionable work items • Design, Implement, and integrate/test software features • Perform peer reviews for fellow software engineers and debug issues as they arise • Participate in technical discussions to define/solve overarching software architecture needs • Collaborate with cross-functional peers to better understand project requirements and customer/stakeholder needs Skills • Experience/Familiarity with the following: Rust (or C), Python, Java • Exposure to backend containerization concepts using Docker • Exposure/Familiarity with gRPC for Framework development • Knowledge of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and direct experience working within some of the stages • 1+ years of relevant work experience or an advanced degree in Computer Science • Active Secret Clearance • Experience in Agile Methodologies & Tools • Experience working across the full SDLC • Experience with container management using Kubernetes/Helm • Experience in a Full-Stack engineering role • Experience with Gitlab CI/CD • Development experience following REST guidelines • Previous IRAD experience Benefits • Relocation/Housing Stipend Available: No • Flexible schedules • Competitive pay • A comprehensive benefits package • 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 • Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons (Washington state applicants only) • Vacation (Washington state represented full time employees only) • Sick leave (Washington state represented full time employees only) • Incentive plan eligible Company Overview • Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin. It was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lockheedmartin.com. Apply To This Job