Software Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works seeks a Senior Software Engineer to drive the full software development lifecycle, delivering avionics services and safety-critical software while integrating flight-critical hardware subsystems. You will work across host systems, simulations, and live assets, with familiarity in Windows/Linux and tooling like GitLab and Jira.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, collaboration in a team environment, and adherence to MIL-STD-516C, DO-178, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent with at least 5 years' experience.
• Experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience with Linux or RTOS and associated toolchains.
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking).
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineers or in lead/senior engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements generation, design, implementation, integration and flight test.
• Develop next generation avionics services and safety-critical software and integrate flight-critical hardware subsystems.
• Participate in end-to-end integration activities with host systems, simulations, and live assets.
• Apply software standards and processes across the development life cycle.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux/RTOS

Mentoring/leadership

Team collaboration

Software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Git/GitLab

Jira

Job description

Standard Job Description

Become a Skunk and define the future by developing disruptive solutions that combine autonomy, stealth technology, open systems architectures, and manned/unmanned teaming capabilities to solve the most critical national security challenges today. Push the boundaries of what’s possible to quickly design, develop and test innovative solutions that provide lifesaving intelligence for the warfighter. At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible. Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world’s hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced technology concepts.

As a Senior software engineer, you will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test. You'll develop next generation Avionics services, safety critical OFP software and integrate flight critical hardware subsystems. Participate in end-to-end integration activities including a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure, simulated systems, and laboratory environments with constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance to be considered. ***

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with C and/or C++
• Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineers or a lead position/senior engineer

***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Top Secret clearance to be considered.***

Desired Skills

• Experience as technical lead or SME in various subsystems development
• Both Windows and Linux development environments
• Embedded systems software development
• Developing software for air vehicle systems
• Worked or developed models and simulations for HW
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Jira, and other SW collaboration tools
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.)
• Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.)
• Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178)
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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.