SCE AIE Software Engineer / C++ - Orlando, FL

You will be the SCE AIE Software Engineer for the Software Cybersecurity Engineering (SCE) AI Enablement team. Our team drives the strategic adoption of AI across Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Engineering & Technology, accelerating the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing

As the SCE AIE Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing and implementing AI‑enabled development workflows that increase developer velocity while maintaining strict security standards.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Assist in designing AI‑augmented IDEs and LLM‑based tools to reduce manual effort in coding, testing, and documentation.
• Evaluate, deploy, and optimize AI tools within secure, air‑gapped or classified environments.
• Translate high‑level AI enablement strategy into concrete technical implementations that improve developer productivity.
• Establish best‑practice guidelines for safe AI‑generated code, ensuring alignment with MFC cybersecurity and quality standards.
• Mentor peers and share knowledge so other engineers can automate routine tasks and focus on high‑value architectural challenges.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, purpose‑driven professional who thrives on turning complex data into high‑impact solutions that keep the warfighter safe and advance aerospace innovation. This role offers high visibility, direct influence on mission‑critical programs, and a clear path for career growth within a world‑class aerospace organization.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible 4‑day × 10‑hour schedules. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Professional experience in software development with a strong portfolio of delivered code.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., agentic IDEs, LLMs) to significantly accelerate personal and team productivity.
• Strong proficiency in Python and at least one other enterprise language (C++, Java, or Go).
• Experience with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of software cybersecurity principles (Secure Coding, Static/Dynamic Analysis).
• Experience implementing AI tools within air-gapped or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and the optimization of LLMs for code generation and refactoring.
• Strong communication skills with a track record of mentoring others in emerging technology adoption.

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

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First