JOB ID: 719112BR

Date posted: Jun. 08, 2026

Description:

This position may be eligible for a $25K sign on bonus for external hires!

What We’re Doing:

Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. You’ll develop innovative offensive cyber capabilities that help protect the nation and the world.

Cyber | Lockheed Martin

Who we are:

Mission‑focused innovators – We thrive on outsmarting the most sophisticated security systems and networks.
Cutting‑edge pioneers – Our team designs the tools, techniques, and exploits that define the future of offensive cyber operations.
Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) leader – RMS delivers advanced technology for defense, while our Maryland Cyber & Intelligence hub specializes in cybersecurity, intelligence, and surveillance.

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.

We support our employees, so they can support our mission.

The Work:

As an Entry‑Level Software Engineer on the Offensive Cyber team, you will:

• Design & develop innovative software solutions that support offensive cyber operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers, analysts, and mission planners to translate user needs into robust code.
• Debug, test, and refine existing applications, improving performance, reliability, and security.
• Create and execute software test plans to validate functionality and resilience.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, proposing enhancements to tools, processes, and development pipelines.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats by researching new techniques, languages, and frameworks.

This role offers a fast‑track launch for engineers who are passionate about building scalable, efficient, and mission‑impacting software.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess active US security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or network engineering from an accredited college. OR 4 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Computer Science, Information Systems or Network Engineering.
• 2 years experience Windows, Linux, or network programming
• Able to install and configure anti-virus and spy-ware.
• Able to design, write and execute software test plans.
• Certifications in any of the following

MCSE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert,
RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer,
CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker,
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

Clearance Level:

TS/SCI w/Poly SP

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $76,500 - $134,895. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

RMS

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Cyber Security

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions