Job ID: 728302BR Date posted: May. 15, 2026
Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Within Space Security area, the Arctic Gates program is growing, and we are looking for a Software Product owner to lead our team of dedicated full stack software engineers to meet our Customer's needs. Our team will be developing and integrating new Operational C2 systems in a virtual cloud environment and working closely with other Mission Partners to deliver a fully integrated system to the Customer comprised of critical software applications.

As the Software Product owner, you will be leading a team composed of 5-6 software engineers of varying levels of experience. You will work closely with other technical leads on the program on the following types of tasks:
• Working with the agile team & architects to identify and define the software features needs to meet system requirements, which includes defining acceptance criteria
• Agile backlog management, refinement and prioritization for software features, flowing changes into the overall Enterprise Roadmap; coordinating with Mission Partners on features that have interfaces
• Leading and preparing, in conjunction with the scrum master, for Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and Incremental Design Reviews, which may include pre-planning and design-time as needed
• Verifying that the features implemented by the team throughout each agile release are complete and verified, meeting all acceptance criteria, which may involve manual or automated testing, reviewing merge requests, or documentation
• Identifying and working through software feature dependencies, government furnished needs (GFx), and risks or opportunities
• Coordinating with the System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team on when features, defects are ready for system test, supporting DR review boards and moving DRs through the lifecycle until they are closed
• Review artifacts for Engineering Review Boards for items such as system architecture, interface control documents, test reports, and other contract deliverables (CDRLs)
• Supporting Engineering Change Proposals, rough orders of magnitude (ROMs) and other inputs for new work or new business

This new role provides the opportunity to be a part of the entire software engineering lifecycle, where the candidate will be able to apply their skills at the lowest level all the way up through full system functionality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building a new system from the ground up, where you will have opportunities to shape the system, work side by side with the Customer, and gain new domain knowledge. If you are looking for a new position where each day you are challenged but also empowered to make decisions, then this opportunity if for you.
Please note that this position is full-time, on-site, in King of Prussia, PA.
Basic Qualifications:
• Previous software development experience in any of the following programming Languages/scripting - JavaScript/Node, C#/Java
• Agile scrum experience and proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Version One, Confluence)
• Experience with GitLab pipelines for software projects
• Active Top Secret security clearance to start with either SCI or Special access experience
• Experience working across teams or with external stakeholders
Desired Skills:
• Previous software Product Owner experience
• Automated testing experience
• Modern Web Frameworks - Angular/React/Vue.js/Ember.js
• Database - MS SQL/Postgres/MySQL
• Experience supporting engineering change proposals or new business pursuits
• Active TS/SCI clearance

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First