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Design Engineer
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Sala Al Jadida, MA
Manage CAD data, engineering changes, and technical documentation within the PLM environment.
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Automated Test Equipment Engineer (Hardware and Software)
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to design, develop, and support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Test Program Sets (TPS) for sensor and missile systems. This role…
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Software Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
Space Protection Programs is seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer who can guide a team through complex mission software development lifecycle. Candidate must have the…
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Software Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
Space Protection Programs is seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer who can guide a team through complex mission software development lifecycle. Candidate must have the…
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Software Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
Space Protection Programs is seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer who can guide a team through complex mission software development lifecycle. Candidate must have the…
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Component Engineer Staff- E4
Lockheed Martin
Remote, United States
You will be the Component Engineer on the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control team. Our team ensures that every component used on Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control programs meets…
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Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA · Marietta
Content Creation and Maintenance: Generate and update technical publications from engineering data.
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Reliability Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL · Huntsville
…specifies minimum number of samples to obtain statistically valid…
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RHEL - Staff Full Stack Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado Springs
EADGE-T is seeking a full stack engineer to join the project team as an infrastructure engineer with a focus on RedHat Enterprise Linux Systems. In this role, you will:
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Sr. Full Stack Engineer (Infrastructure)
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado Springs
EADGE-T is seeking a full stack engineer to join the project team with a focus as an Infrastructure Systems Engineer. In this role, you will:
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Systems Engineer Stf - E4
Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA · Marietta
…etc.) to establish a single source of truth for all program data. This approach ensures all necessary data to inform critical decisions is correct and available to all team members when…
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Sr. Full Stack Engineer (Infrastructure)
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado Springs
EADGE-T is seeking a full stack engineer to join the project team with a focus as an Infrastructure Systems Engineer. In this role, you will:
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Systems Engineer (E4)
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
…qualification, transition to production, and delivery of the Weapon Data Link Subsystem. The candidate must be highly organized and able to work independently in a fast-paced…
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Senior Systems Engineer (E3)
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
The JASSM-D Development Program has a need for Systems Engineer providing oversight to a Subcontractor. The candidate will provide status and support the AGM-158 Weapon Data Link IPT LdSE.…
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Operations Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
Experience with MES/ERP/EPDM platforms for quality data capture, production tracking, and metric reporting
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Operations Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
Experience with MES/ERP/EPDM platforms for quality data capture, production tracking, and metric reporting
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Systems Integration/Test Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
Demonstrated systems-thinking ability – understanding how electrical test data impacts overall performance
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Sustainment Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
As the Sustainment Engineer you will be responsible for analyzing Apache Fire Control technical data, managing spares provisioning, and ensuring cost‑effective sustainment throughout the…
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Systems Engineer Senior Staff - E5
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
…requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete…
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Systems Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
As a Systems Engineer for Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) you will employ MBSE approaches to develop Systems Engineering products using SysML and MBSE tools to capture, maintain, and…
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Test Engineer Associate - Early Career
Lockheed Martin
Owego, NY · Owego
As a Test Engineer Asc, you will play a crucial role in support of our product line. Your responsibilities will include:
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ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Liverpool, NY · Liverpool
…Typically uses specialized equipment to establish operation data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate…
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Systems Engineer Stf - E4
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
Experience with distributed classroom training (Virtual Machines, Data Center Infrastructure)
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Engineering Tech
Lockheed Martin
Moorestown, NJ · Moorestown
Compares and summarizes data obtained with established standards and indicates deviations; submits data and reports on practical aspects of tests to supervisor or engineer.
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Project Engineer Stf - E4
Lockheed Martin
Patuxent River, MD · MD
…Patuxent River, MD (NAS PAX) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support EVMS and Business Management activities at the test site. The candidate will be a Control Account Manager…

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Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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The application window is expected to close on: 11/26/2026Meet the Team Outshift is Cisco’s incubation team, built to chase technologies that do not fit anywhere else yet. Our quantum group runs Cisco Quantum Labs, where we are building real hardware and software for the quantum internet. This includes an entanglement chip developed in collaboration with UC Santa Barbara and the new Cisco Universal Quantum Switch. We also host our own Quantum Summit every year. Join us to lead and innovate at the forefront of quantum networking and computing.

Your Impact As a Principal Software Engineer and hands-on technical leader, you will guide a team of engineers while actively contributing to the architecture and development of quantum software and hardware systems. You will develop and implement distributed systems, ensuring flawless hardware-software integration for our quantum networking initiatives. By leveraging your expertise in software architecture and quantum mechanics, you will drive the development of quantum control, orchestration, and error correction solutions. Your leadership will directly influence the technical direction of realizing Cisco’s vision for the Quantum Data Center, crafting the future of the quantum internet.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on software architecture, system design, and distributed systems.
Experience using Golang and/or Python to design and deliver scalable, production-grade applications.
Experience in a technical leadership or people management role, maintaining hands-on contributions to codebases and system architecture.
Experience in hardware-software integration and co-design, supported by a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics and complex system architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

Sophisticated expertise in quantum control and orchestration for quantum networking or computing systems.
Direct experience developing and implementing error correction and noise mitigation strategies in quantum environments.
Experience leading innovative technology products from early-stage development to commercial readiness.
Experience mentoring engineers, foster an inclusive team culture, and collaborate across cross-functional research and development groups.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, Quantum Engineering, or a related technical field.

Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $250,600.00 to $362,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$250,600.00 - $416,900.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$241,400.00 - $371,000.00

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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