Software Engineer Algorithms and Analysis at Lockheed Martin

Department: RMS Core

Compensation

$98,100 – $182,100/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Description

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Software Developer for the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC) Engagement Planner team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role plans, conducts, and coordinates software development; designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs mathematical and physics-based software; supports requirements and test-case reviews; and may translate Ada code to C++. Candidates need a STEM bachelor's degree with five years of related experience or a master's degree with three years, or a PhD with no experience, along with Ada or C++ software development experience, optimization and MATLAB/Python experience, Unix/Linux experience, and an active Secret clearance. The position offers a full-time salary of $98,100 to $182,100 and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Required Skills

Ada/C++
Optimization algorithms
MATLAB
Python
Unix/Linux
Cameo

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field, or a master's degree with three years of related experience, or a PhD with no experience.
Required Previous Experiences: Five years of related experience with a STEM bachelor's degree.
Experience solving highly mathematical and physics-based complex problems.
Experience analyzing and implementing optimization algorithms.
Extensive software development experience in Ada or C++.
Recent MATLAB and Python experience.
Unix/Linux operating system experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Security+ certification.
GMD/MDA experience.
Java experience or understanding.
Experience using Cameo.
Active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance.