Software Engineer - Early Career
Lockheed Martin
At a glance
Software Engineer - Early Career with Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL, paying $67,000–$124,400 a year ($32.21–$59.81 an hour). Posted Oct 22, 2026.
- Pay
- $67,000–$124,400 a year ($32.21–$59.81 an hour)
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employer
- Lockheed Martin (government contractor)
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens; Secret clearance required
Job Description
Standard Job Description
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Early Career Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.
The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C, C++, or Python. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree program from an accredited college/university
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
Knowledge of Agile Software Development
Experience or classroom knowledge with embedded software/hardware
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67000.00 - $124400.00
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.
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