Description: WHO WE ARE

The ISA UAS division of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeking talented Dev Sec Ops Engineers with a Software Engineering background to join our team continuing our 80-year legacy of pioneering advanced aircraft.

As a Dev Sec Ops Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Functional Domain, you will support the implementation of Dev Sec Ops practices.

This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact with your creativity and ideas. If you are passionate, enjoy pushing boundaries, and thinking outside the box, this opportunity in Skunk Works is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, containerizing, and deploying application code. Contribute to reliable, automated pipelines that help teams deliver software efficiently and securely.

Work closely with software, systems, and security teams to ensure pipelines integrate with program environments and meet mission and security requirements. Gain hands-on experience in automation, pipeline development, and system integration using GitLab CI/CD and related tools. Assist in troubleshooting and improving workflows while applying Dev Sec Ops best practices.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work at the core of modern software delivery, contributing to CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems. Gain experience across the software lifecycle, including build/test automation, deployment, and operational support.

Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and security engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Grow your expertise in Dev Sec Ops, software engineering, and system integration while supporting multiple programs and platforms.

YOUR IMPACT

Your contributions will improve the speed, reliability, and integration of software delivery across complex systems, including hardware-integrated systems.

By supporting pipelines and integration workflows, you help teams deliver software consistently while reducing manual effort and integration risk. Collaborate across software, infrastructure, and hardware teams to strengthen a scalable, reliable development ecosystem for current and future programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting build, integration, deployment, and validation in GitLab CI and related environments

• Write scripts and automation to integrate hardware/software workflows in lab and hybrid environments

• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and security engineers to implement pipelines meeting program and security requirements

• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible for repeatable deployments across hybrid environments

• Automate testing, integration, and delivery processes to improve software quality and reliability

• Integrate containerization and virtualization tools (Kubernetes, Podman) into development workflows

• Develop monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting solutions to provide visibility and improve pipeline performance

• Collaborate with engineering teams to adopt DevOps best practices and improve software delivery strategies

**Travel up to 10% may be required.Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience in software development with a focus on DevOps

• Hands-on experience supporting or building CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitLab CI/CD

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar

• Experience working in Linux-based development environments

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered.Desired Skills:

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline configuration, job artifacts, and dependency management

• Exposure to non-traditional DevOps environments, such as lab systems, embedded systems, or hardware integration

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible

• Experience with package management tools (e.g., Conan)

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools for on-premises or hybrid systems

• Experience using Agile development tools and practices (e.g., Git, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD platforms)

• Understanding of build systems and compilers (e.g., CMake, Make, Gradle)

• Knowledge of software and system integration testing and validation practices

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware and systems engineering

• Current Security+ certification or willingness to obtain

• Active Secret security clearance

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

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:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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 $79,700 - $140,530. 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.

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $91,700 - $158,815. 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.
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:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Software Engineering

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First