Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Space Systems

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical spacecraft flight software and embedded systems. This role demands strong embedded software depth, C/C++, Python, and Linux-based development, with agile execution and cross-functional leadership across software, hardware, and systems engineering teams. Mentorship and delivery leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Architect and design software solutions for embedded/distributed systems
• Embedded programming experience in C/C++ and Python
• Experience in Linux-based development environments
• Experience with software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Familiar with Agile Scrum development environments
• Active TS Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software for business/mission problems.
• Ensures software standards are met and leads cross-disciplinary coordination.

Skills

Software architecture

Embedded C/C++

Python

Linux development

Agile Scrum

TS security clearance

System integration

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical spacecraft flight software and embedded systems. This role demands strong embedded software depth, C/C++, Python, and Linux-based development, with agile execution and cross-functional leadership across software, hardware, and systems engineering teams. Mentorship and delivery leadership are essential.