Sr Staff Software Engineer

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 What We're Doing Our team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies. The Work Lockheed Martin is seeking a software engineer that will thrive in a fast paced team environment in the design, development, and testing of software applications. Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas. Common responsibilities of a software engineer on the agile development teams include: -Design and develop new Java applications; Maintain existing Java applications -Support software testing and resolution of issues from multiple baselines -Perform in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution -Works from system specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications -Assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs -Interface with other system support groups -Generate software design artifacts and support design and code reviews Please Note: -This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.  -The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S. Why Join Us -Excellent benefits and amenities. -Ongoing career development and support. -Rewards and recognition for your hard work. -Medical and dental coverage. -401k retirement savings plan. -Paid time off for work/life balance. -Mentorship opportunities   Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met. Basic Qualifications 
 -A final secret clearance is required for consideration  -Demonstrated proficiency with at least one modern software language such as C++, C, C#, and/or Java (Preferably C++) -Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) -Proficiency in a Version Control System (Git) -Software development on a Linux environment -Experience with one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, HTML -Strong analytical/problem solving abilities; effective communication for cross team coordination; Experience with JIRA and Confluence Desired Skills 
 -Experience in automation with Ansible -Containerization Experience  -Microservice Experience -Software design/architecture experience -Hardware/software integration and test experience -Experience in design and development of software applications. -Experience in developing new capabilities into a legacy software system. -Experience in software analysis against performance requirements. -Experience in optimizing software applications for performance. -Experience in