Software Engineer (Backend Developer)

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

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.

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