Cyber Security Software Engineer (Anti-Tamper) MES
Moorestown, New Jersey
Moorestown, New Jersey
Responsibilities
Description:What We're Doing
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are securing the future of defense technology. In Moorestown, NJ, our Cyber Security Systems Engineering Organization is building advanced Cybersecurity and Anti-Tamper (AT) capabilities that safeguard the most critical military systems. These solutions help defend against reverse engineering, cyber threats, and hardware tampering—ensuring mission integrity around the world.
Our mission is grounded in ethics and powered by innovation. We believe the future is within reach—for our customers, for national security, and for you.
The Work
As a Cybersecurity/Anti-Tamper Engineer, you will support the development of security protections for cutting-edge systems used in the defense industry. Your work will span hardware and software development, from threat analysis and secure design to testing and verification of embedded systems.
You will:
Design and implement software and hardware-based security solutions.
Help define requirements for secure systems and subsystems.
Participate in the integration and testing of secure platforms.
Analyze potential reverse-engineering threats and develop countermeasures.
Work within a collaborative team to ensure delivery of secure, mission-critical technologies.
Please note:
This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position. This requires US Citizenship.
This position is fulltime onsite in Moorestown, NJ.
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin RMS is a world leader in engineering secure, integrated systems for defense and aerospace. Our Moorestown, NJ site specializes in naval combat systems, cybersecurity innovation, radar technology, and secure software development.
We believe in challenging work, lifelong learning, and a culture where technical expertise meets real-world mission impact. Our teams are united by shared values: excellence, collaboration, and a deep commitment to protecting what matters.
Who You Are
You're a driven engineer with a passion for cybersecurity, embedded systems, or secure software design. You're comfortable coding, testing, and working with system-level architectures—and you're ready to apply your knowledge in support of real-world defense programs.
Basic Qualifications:
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in:
C/C++ and Python programming
Linux software development
Computer architectures and operating systems
Software development and integration in technical team environments.
Experience in at least one area: requirements development, secure system/product design, system integration, or test.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with:
Embedded software development
Linux software development
Model-based design tools like Rhapsody or Cameo
Unit testing frameworks such as Google Test
Agile development practices and tools like GitLab
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Why Join Us
Do work that matters. Contribute to national security by protecting next-generation defense technologies.
Work on challenging and meaningful projects with the support of top-tier mentors and engineers.
Join a company that values ethics, innovation, and professional growth.
Enjoy a flexible, supportive environment with strong emphasis on teamwork and learning.
Be part of a mission-driven team where your contributions have real impact—and your future has no limits.
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science with a minimum or 2 years of related experience in the following activities:
- Experience in C/C++, Python, Linux software development
- Familiarity with computer architectures and applications.
- Experience with computer operating systems and software programming languages.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment in one or more of the following areas: requirements development, secure system design, secure product design, integration, test.
- Qualified candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position. This requires US Citizenship.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with:
- C/C++, Python, Embedded SW development,
Linux SW development, SW design using
Rhapsody or Cameo, Google Test, Agile SW
development, Gitlab
- Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. 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 Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
Lockheed Martin is the leader of cyber security defense, cyber operations and sensitive data protection. We employ the world's best cyber minds from diverse fields – people who are passionate about and empowered by our customers' missions. Lockheed Martin's best-in-cyber teams are experts in thinking like the enemy – identifying adversary activity and anticipating advanced persistent threats to strengthen platform defenses, inside and out of our networks.
Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Full Time
- Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
- Travel: Minimal, dependent on role
Qualifications
What does a successful Cyber Security employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.
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Analytical
Advancing technologies and out of the box thinking that enable cyber operations, resulting in inventing solutions that will keep us safe today and into the future.
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Creative
Natural curiosity is an absolutely essential trait. Curiosity leads to continual learning which allows you to stay one step ahead of the threat.
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Curious
The ability to anticipate hackers’ intent and disrupt their next move is key. Seeking out new weaknesses before they become weaknesses. Proactively learning and updating systems is how we stay ahead of the threat.
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Proactive
We have hard problems to solve and we look for people who thrive at solving them, who can see problems from both the defensive and offensive sides.
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Problem Solver
Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as security is constantly changing. Possessing strong technical skills and intellectual depth along with a willingness to continually learn from others is important to adapt to and address the Advanced Persistent Threat.
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Technologically savvy
The ability to analyze and disseminate threat intelligence. The ability to analyze and address the root cause, learn from the attack and anticipate the hacker’s next move.
Quote
“Cyber is the most exciting career field! Every day, there's new cyber threat information that we leverage to shape our courses of action when identifying, assessing, developing, integrating, and continuously evaluating the effectiveness of defensive measures.”
Dr. Dawn B., Senior Fellow
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs, funding for cyber certifications.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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