Software Engineer Sr Stf

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the full software lifecycle for next-generation avionics. You will contribute to requirements, design, and testing while integrating flight-critical subsystems with diverse host systems and simulations.

The role emphasizes C/C++, Linux/RTOS, and delivering safety-critical software within a Top Secret environment, with opportunities to mentor engineers and lead subsystems across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; 5+ years experience.
• Experience with C/C++ and Linux or RTOS toolchains.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience mentoring and leading junior engineers or teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from requirements to flight test.
• Develop avionics services and safety-critical software; integrate subsystems with host systems and simulations.
• Participate in end-to-end integration across live assets, simulations, and lab environments.
• Apply AI prompting techniques relevant to the role.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

RTOS

Software process

Mentoring

US Citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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 Top Secret clearance to be considered.***

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: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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.