Lockheed Martin Senior Software Developer reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(285 total reviews)
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James D. Taiclet

62% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer employees have rated Lockheed Martin with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 285 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Lockheed Martin is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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285 reviews
4.0
Mar 15, 2026
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Pros

Well-defined development lifecycle and clear program structure. Exposure to complex, mission-critical embedded systems and cross-functional integration work. Opportunities to collaborate across hardware, firmware, test, and production teams. Strong emphasis on documentation, validation rigor, and engineering discipline.

Cons

Large organization structure can slow decision-making and reduce agility. Process-heavy environment may limit experimentation compared to startups. Role scope can sometimes be narrowly defined within specific program boundaries.

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