Embedded Software Engineer Senior

Job Description

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are pioneers in mission-critical systems and next-generation technology. Our goal is to create innovative solutions that make a lasting impact across defense, aerospace, and technology. By applying the highest standards of ethics, innovation, and performance, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities to those who protect our nation. As part of our team, you will help shape the future of defense by solving the world's toughest challenges.

What We're Doing

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in Owego, NY, supporting the full product lifecycle of avionics mission computers. You will play a key role in translating customer requirements into technical solutions, defining software/hardware interfaces, verifying requirements, and integrating safety-critical avionics systems. This role supports the design and certification of mission computers for use in modern defense platforms.

The Work

As a Software Engineer Sr., you will be a member of a high-performing, multi-disciplinary agile team working to build the next generation of mission computers. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive the design, development, integration, and verification of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries targeting LynxOS, WindRiver VxWorks, or Green Hills Integrity platforms. You'll participate in team planning and meet your commitments to help the team deliver on technical performance, schedule, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

-Embedded software development, including the design, development, test, and debug of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries to support safety-critical avionics systems
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/hardware interfaces
-Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environment
-Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation
-Participate in certification activities to include requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Please Note:

This role is based in Owego, NY.

U.S. Citizenship required.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.

Who You Are

You are a results-driven engineering professional with experience in software design for embedded systems. You enjoy working in a team environment, solving technical problems, and delivering reliable, high-quality software for real-world applications. You bring an understanding of C/C++, system integration, and software lifecycle processes, and are passionate about mission success.

Basic Qualifications

-Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent STEM computing field with 5 years related professional experience or 3+ years related experience required with a related Masters degree

-Experience developing C code for embedded environments

-Familiar with developing and debugging software that controls embedded hardware, firmware, and FPGAs. Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, UART, and I2C

-Experience with full software life-cycle development, processes, version control, and tools to DO-178C guidelines

-Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as WindRiver VxWorks, GreenHills Integrity, LynxOS

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

-Experience writing device drivers and boot loaders, targeting Intel and PowerPC processors

-Ability to move from a component data sheet to a fully functional driver or control algorithm while maintaining traceability and compliance

-Experience creating and configuring embedded Linux images

-Experience developing test plans and procedures for software verification

-Experience with Git/GitLab, SonarQube, or Atlassian products

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 - $164,450. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $107,300 - $185,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.