Cyber Software Engineer- Early Career

Job ID: 731462BR Date posted: Jun. 08, 2026
Description:At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

The Cyber Software Engineer Associate role is an entry‑level position focused towards recent graduates or early career professionals eager to begin applying cybersecurity principles within a fast‑moving cyber engineering environment. In this position you will work under the guidance of senior cyber engineers and architects to learn and implement established security frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, and ISO 27001 throughout the software development lifecycle. Daily activities include assisting with vulnerability scans, static‑code analysis, and basic compliance checks while gaining hands‑on experience with Python scripts that automate security‑related tasks.
The Cyber Software Engineer Associate will contribute to CI/CD pipelines by adding modest security checks, help maintain documentation of security findings, and support the preparation of reports for internal stakeholders. Collaboration is a key component as you will attend cross‑functional meetings with product owners, DevOps, and software architects to understand how security requirements are translated into code, and will participate in code‑review sessions to learn secure‑coding best practices. Mentorship and continuous learning are emphasized as you will be expected to complete onboarding training, pursue relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC), and stay current on emerging threats by engaging in internal knowledge‑sharing events.
To succeed as a Cyber Software Engineer Associate, you must possess a solid foundation in programming (especially Python), a basic grasp of core security concepts and industry standards, and the ability to quickly learn and apply tools such as Git and simple static‑analysis scanners. Equally important are strong communication and teamwork skills, being able to follow guidance, ask targeted questions, and clearly document work for both technical and non‑technical audiences. A proactive learning mindset, demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or self‑directed study, enables you to contribute effectively to our team’s secure‑by‑design initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
· Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
· Possess or ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification (or DoDM 8140.03 equivalent or higher certification) within 90 days of hire
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
· 0–2 years of software development/scripting or related technical experience. This can include internships, co‑op positions, capstone projects, open‑source contributions, or any hands‑on work that demonstrates the ability to write, test, and maintain code.
· Familiarity with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI) and Bash shell
· Proficiency in at least one high‑level language (preferably Python) plus exposure to another language such as Java, C/C++, or Go. Ability to read, modify, and debug existing codebases.
Desired Skills:
· Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF).
· Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Center for Internet Security (CIS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or equivalent cyber security standards providers.
· Basic familiarity with core cybersecurity concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization. Introductory exposure to industry frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and secure‑coding best practices is expected.
· Introductory experience with version‑control systems (Git), basic static analysis tools (e.g., Bandit, pylint), and simple CI/CD concepts (e.g., running automated tests in a pipeline).
· Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing clear technical notes, meeting minutes, and basic documentation for internal stakeholders.
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, follow direction from senior engineers or architects, and contribute constructively during code reviews and stand‑ups.
· Evident enthusiasm for continuous learning, participation in hackathons, security clubs, online courses (e.g., Coursera, Udemy), or relevant personal projects that show a proactive approach to building cyber‑software expertise.
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 $70,600 - $124,430. 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: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First