Senior Software Engineer, Level 3 - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Software Engineer to design, implement, and test embedded software for real-time systems. You will follow the SDP and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical software.

Applicants should be proficient in C/C++, have RTOS experience, and familiarity with BSPs, device drivers, and hardware interfaces. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required; travel up to 5% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++.
• RTOS experience.
• Embedded software development including BSPs, device drivers, bootloaders.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces, bus protocols, and analog/digital signaling.
• Troubleshooting skills for tough technical challenges.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the software engineering lifecycle per SDP: requirements analysis, OO analysis & design, coding & unit testing, integration, testing/delivery.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop software solutions to programmatic problems and document results throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

C

C++

RTOS

Embedded software

BSPs & drivers

Hardware interfaces

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Agile development

MBSE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

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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.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C or C++. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require government security clearance prior to starting. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Travel up to 5% to Huntsville for Planning activities.

Software Engineer Sr plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++
• Real Time Operating System (RTOS) experience
• Experience doing low level embedded software development including one or more of the following (Board Support Packages (BSP), device drivers, bootloaders).
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces, bus protocols, and analog/digital signaling
• Experience troubleshooting skills for tough technical challenges
• Standard teaming: Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Agile Software Development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with full software life cycle development including SW design, architecture and integration & test
• Experience working with multiple communications protocols
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree program from an accredited college/university

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.