Flight Software Systems Integration Lead

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a Flight Software Systems Integration Lead to drive end-to-end telemetry downlink integration, define HW/SW interfaces, and lead HWIL test activities for mission-critical aerospace systems. The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical/computer engineering (master’s preferred), 5+ years in aerospace software or systems integration, and strong C/C++ embedded skills with real-time OS and telemetry know-how.

U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development or systems integration for aerospace/missile systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ (embedded), Python/MATLAB for scripting and analysis, and familiarity with real-time operating systems.
• Strong understanding of telemetry protocols, RF communications, modulation/demodulation, and link-budget calculation.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test rigs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
• Active and Current Secret Clearance required. Thus US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end telemetry downlink architecture.
• Represent Systems Engineering in FSW Development and Integration.
• Define HW/SW interfaces.
• Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing to verify timing, synchronization and data integrity.
• Create and execute ground‑test and flight‑test plans for telemetry downlink performance, including link‑budget analysis, BER testing, and end‑to‑end data validation.
• Diagnose and resolve telemetry‑related anomalies discovered during integration, test.

Skills

C/C++ (embedded)

Python/MATLAB

Real-time OS

Telemetry

HIL testing

RF communications

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

HIL test rigs

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Flight Software Systems Integration Lead

• Define and implement end‑to‑end telemetry downlink architectur
• Represent Systems Engineering in FSW Development and Integratio
• Define HW/SW Interfaces
• Conduct hardware-in-the loop (HWIL) testing to verify timing, synchronization and data integrity
• Create and execute ground‑test and flight‑test plans for telemetry downlink performance, including link‑budget analysis, bit‑error‑rate (BER) testing, and end‑to‑end data validation.
• Diagnose and resolve telemetry‑related anomalies discovered during integration, test

Standard Job Description For This Position

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5years of professional experience in software development or systems integration for aerospace/missile systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ (embedded), Python/MATLAB for scripting and analysis, and familiarity with real‑time operating systems
• Strong understanding of telemetry protocols, RF communications, modulation/demodulation, and link‑budget calculation
• Hands‑on experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test rigs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition system
• Active and Current Secret Clearance required. Thus US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Systems Engineering: Ability to produce and interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system architecture diagrams.
• Signal Processing: Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) for real‑time telemetry conditioning, compression, and error‑correction.
• Mission‑Critical Operations: Prior involvement in live‑flight or test‑range activities, including real‑time data monitoring and post‑flight analysis.
• Cross‑Domain Collaboration: Proven track record working with multi‑disciplinary teams (GNC, propulsion, avionics, ground‑station) in a fast‑paced defense environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.