Lockheed Martin · 6 hours ago
Embedded Flight Software Engineer Sr. Staff
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffLockheed Martin Space is a leader in space technology and innovation, seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop complex Payload Flight Software. The role involves embedded, real-time software development and integration, focusing on mission-critical code and collaboration with hardware subsystems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems
Extensive experience of embedded software development using C/C++, Object Oriented Design and Real-Time programming constructs
Working knowledge and experience of embedded and closed loop SW systems, and the verification thereof in both software simulation/emulation and hardware-in-the loop systems
Tools Experience with IBM DOORS, CAMEO (SysML/UML), Wind River WorkBench, and Wind River VxWorks 6.x/7.x
Active TS Security Clearance
Developing software for real time control and interaction with other hardware and software subsystems and testing in a software-only and hardware/software environments, including execution of integration tests to validate hardware to software interfaces, software to software interfaces, and functionality
Analyzing the hardware, software, and system requirements and implementation; developing and testing code utilizing Model Based Design approaches; establishing development and test tools; identifying and resolving anomalies during test on various software- and system-level platforms; identifying and implementing required software modifications and participating in technical reviews/audits of software products
Providing hands-on design, development and integration efforts along with perform software engineering in all phases of the software lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP)
Participating in major program reviews and potentially providing formal program briefings to government customers
Participating in interface working groups with the hardware development team as well as host to payload that may include the customer
Qualification
Required
Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems
Extensive experience of embedded software development using C/C++, Object Oriented Design and Real-Time programming constructs
Working knowledge and experience of embedded and closed loop SW systems, and the verification thereof in both software simulation/emulation and hardware-in-the loop systems
Tools Experience with IBM DOORS, CAMEO (SysML/UML), Wind River WorkBench, and Wind River VxWorks 6.x/7.x
Active TS Security Clearance
Preferred
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team oriented, rapidly changing environment
Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems, hardware, telemetry, command & control
Experience integrating complex software systems with high performance and/or timing constraints
Demonstrated experience using the Agile methodology in the development, integration and test of complex software systems and environments
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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