What We're Doing Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work The Sr Software Engineer responsibilities include software development and support of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA’s) Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) program, specifically, the GMD Fire Control (GFC) suite of products being developed by Northrop Grumman on the GMD Weapon System (GWS) program. You will be responsible for developing and implementing software updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features of the GFC system, collaborating with team members, and working in a cross-functional agile scrum team. The selected individual will support the GFC product development out of Colorado Springs, CO and will primarily be working with the Command and Control (C2) Graphical User Interface (GUI).

General activities : • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions with ingenuity and creativity. • Collaborates with other software and systems engineers to determine computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems with program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions. • Ensure software standards are met. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and wide application of software development related technical principles, theories, and concepts. Show general knowledge of other related disciplines. Essential Functions: • Support advanced portions of the lifecycle of software development to include requirements definition, integration, and deployment. • Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction. • Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs. • Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives. • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborations across disciplines.

Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

#rmshotmiljobs Desired skills • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and leadership • Strong preference for experience directly with C++ for 3+ years. • Experience with Missile Defense Agency systems. • Experience working in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.